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Dear SIS Students, As you near the end of the semester, you may be thinking about employment for the summer and 2007-08 school year. Preservation, located in Hodges Library, has a wonderful opportunity. The position is 20 hours per week at $10/hr. Please see the following job description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Graduate Student Library Assistant Available: May 7, 2007 Department/Unit: Collection Development and Management / Preservation Hours: 20 hours per week during the hours of 8 am 5 pm, Monday Friday Reports to: Head, Collection Development Primary Responsibilities This position is one of three that share responsibilities for commercial binding operations in the Preservation Office. Binding Preparation Organizes and prepares periodicals, serials, and monographs for the commercial bindery, based on type and location of material. Assists with supervision of quality control inspection of the items upon return from the bindery. Hires, trains, and supervises student library assistants. Collaborates with full-time binding staff to assist with workflow oversight. Helps monitor supplies and orders new materials when necessary. Other Responsibilities When time allows, this positions offers opportunities to learn other areas of preservation, including processing, and book repair and conservation. Qualifications Required Bachelors 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 resume to Linda Phillips at [log in to unmask]