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SIS Students,
 
The Preservation Unit in Hodges Library is hiring a Graduate Student
Library Assistant.  This position offers the opportunity to learn about
many aspects of Preservation and get hands-on experience in the field.
Please see the following position description for details.
 
Thank you,
 
Mary Ellen
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Mary Ellen Starmer
Associate Professor and Preservation Coordinator
University of Tennessee Libraries
1015 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996-1000
(865)974-5226
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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.
Organizes items for student library assistants to label based on type
and location of material.  Collaborates with subject librarians and
colleagues from other departments to decide the best method of
processing for unusual or new types of materials.   Assigns daily work
to student library assistants.  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

*         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 at [log in to unmask]