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1. [LIBJOBS] Job: Library Technology Specialist, Lafayette College (Easton, PA, USA)
2. [sla-dmah] FW: Internship Opportunity: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Library - New York, NY




1. [LIBJOBS] Job: Library Technology Specialist, Lafayette College (Easton, PA, USA)
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

The Lafayette College Library seeks a talented and engaged primary support person to assist staff and users with a variety of both library-specific and general-purpose technologies. Are you eager to play a vital role in a thriving academic library? Are you excited by the prospect of learning new skills, supporting a large academic computing lab, and working with students on digitization projects, 3D printing and emerging “makerspace” activities? 

This position requires a person with wide-ranging interests and abilities. In addition to the technical proficiency required to support library systems and users and maintain the college’s largest and most heavily used student computing lab (including printers, digital cameras, scanners, and laptops), we are keen to find someone who loves libraries and understands the exploratory nature of our work. If this ad describes you, please send a resume and cover letter explaining why you are so passionate about using and supporting technology within academic libraries and what you can offer our award-winning team.

Qualifications. Required: Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems and hardware; bachelor’s degree with relevant experience with computers and technology; strong service orientation; ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and work under pressure; strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Familiarity with computer protection and management systems and basic IT networking principles.

Physical Requirements. Keyboarding, computer work in general office environment. Ability to spend extended periods of time walking, standing and bending; to access various buildings and storage areas; to grasp, move, and arrange equipment; to lift up to 50 lbs. and push loaded dollies; to manipulate levers, trays, etc. of printer/photocopier equipment.

Send resume to: Office of Human Resources, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042 or email to [log in to unmask].

http://hr.lafayette.edu/2015/02/20/library-technology-specialist/
2. [sla-dmah] FW: Internship Opportunity: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Library - New York, NY


***Apologies for cross posting***

Cataloging Internship

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Library seeks a graduate student for an unpaid internship opportunity in cataloging.

This semester, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Library will be offering one (1) current MLS student or recent graduate an opportunity to gain experience in cataloging and a greater understanding to the multi-faceted workings of a small museum library. Summer internships are full-time, four days per week Monday-Thursday, in addition to Fridayseminars.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Perform general library maintenance, including book processing, shelving cataloged materials, and retrieving library materials from the stacks in response to reference requests from staff, volunteers or other interns.

·         Copy cataloging, which includes searching, editing, and importing MARC records into the library catalog.

·         Assist in the cataloging of the library’s backlog of new and older uncataloged materials.


For experienced applicants, we offer an opportunity to focus the internship on advanced cataloging practices.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Assist in creating/editing bibliographic records for rare or unique books in our special collections.

·         Create original cataloging records for older uncataloged materials.

·         Identify items that will need repair or preservation.

 

Requirements:

·         Course work in original and copy cataloging required. Experience in original and/or copy cataloging preferred.

·         Knowledge of Library of Congress classification, subject headings, and authorities.

·         Familiarity with AACR2, RDA and current cataloging practices.

·         Knowledge of modern and contemporary art.

·         Ability to take direction and to work independently.

Established in 1959 with the opening of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Library contains published resources that reflect and inform museum collections and exhibitions. The Library's mission is to support research endeavors. The collection consists of literature focused on modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design, with emphasis on the museum's international collections and exhibitions. Materials are collected in English and Western-European languages with limited selections made among other languages. Collection development methods include purchase, exchanges, gifts, and acquisitions of both newly-published and out-of-print materials.

 

If interested, please send a resume, cover letter, three (3) references to Jillian Suarez, Assistant Librarian at [log in to unmask].

From: Jillian Suarez <[log in to unmask]>