Computer & Video Game Archive Assistant
Employer: Art, Architecture & Engineering Library
Job Description: Work at the Computer & Video Game Archive desk to
circulate games, answer questions, and enforce archive policies. Test donated games and equipment, help
install software/hardware, help restore older game systems, etc. Assist in running archive-related special
events and tournaments. Contribute to the archive blog and Twitter account.
Educational value of this job: Gain experience working in an academic
library, and gain knowledge of the inner workings of a library special
collection. Gain experience restoring newer & older computers/consoles.
Increase your knowledge of the video game and media industry.
Desired: At least 3 of the following:
- Previous customer service experience.
- Previous experience working in a library or archive setting.
- Knowledge of and experience playing a large number of old & new
video games.
- Knowledge of and experience using software related to PC games (Steam,
DOSBox, etc.)
- Experience building/repairing PC computers and/or video game consoles.
- Experience designing posters and informative displays.
- Experience giving tours or coordinating special events.
Number of Available Openings: 1
Hours: 10.0 to 12.0 hours per week
during Spring/Summer term
Compensation: $9.00/hour, $0.25 raise after 300 & 600 hours worked
Time Frame: Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Contact Person: Valerie Waldron
Email Address: vwaldron@umich.edu
Work Location: Computer & Video Game Archive, Art, Architecture &
Engineering Library, Duderstadt Center.
To apply:
Send your resume, work availability for the
Spring/Summer semester, and answers to the questions below to vwaldron@umich.edu.
Please send the times you are available weekly, NOT a copy of your class
schedule.
Supplemental Questions
- Other than an enthusiasm for video/computer games, what interests you
in the position?
- This position involves a lot of self-initiated projects. Keeping in
mind that our main mission is to preserve and give people access to
computer and video games for the purpose of academic study, what types of
projects would you most like to work on during your employment here? Feel
free to use this job posting, our blog, your knowledge of past CVGA
events, etc. for inspiration.
- Please note any experience you have through previous jobs, class
projects, personal hobbies, etc. involving the following skills: Building/repairing
computers or game consoles (especially older ones), or
installing/troubleshooting game software.
- Please note any experience you have through previous jobs, class
projects, personal hobbies, etc. involving the following skills: Designing
posters/displays, giving tours, or contributing professional-level content
to blogs and other social media sources.
- How many semesters would you anticipate working at the CVGA? Please
give an estimated end date if possible.
- Are you planning to be available to work during the Fall 2014
semester? If so, please note approximately how many hours you would like
to work.
