SIS Students,
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The position description is as follows:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Graduate Student Library Assistant
Department/Unit: Collection Development and Management /Preservation
Hours: 20 hours per week during the hours of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Reports to: Preservation Coordinator
Primary Responsibilities
This position is responsible for Preservation’s physical processing and
shelf preparation operations.
Processing
Oversees the workflow of all materials needing in-house processing.
Collaborates with the Preservation Coordinator to hire and supervise
student library assistants. Organizes items for student library
assistants to label based on type and location of material. Works with
subject librarians and colleagues from other departments to decide the
best method of processing for unusual or new types of materials.
Monitors supplies and orders new materials when necessary.
Other Responsibilities
When time allows, this positions offers opportunities to learn other areas
of preservation, including commercial binding, book repair and
conservation.
Qualifications
Required
•Bachelor’s degree
•Enrolled in the University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences
•Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with
colleagues and librarians
•Attention to detail
•Demonstrated ability to multitask and to assign appropriate priorities
among projects
•Experience with computer software applications, including MS Office
programs
•Excellent organizational skills
•Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Preferred
•Supervisory experience
•Experience with integrated library systems
•One year verbal commitment to working in Preservation
To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to Mary Ellen Starmer
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Thank you,
Mary Ellen
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Mary Ellen Starmer
Associate Professor & Preservation Coordinator University of Tennessee
Libraries
1015 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996-1000
(865)974-5226
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