Position Description
Position:
Graduate Student Library Assistant
Department/Unit: Collection
Development and Management / Preservation
Hours:
20 hours per week during the hours of
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
·
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]