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]