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Library Assistant 3

Library Assistant 3

Institution:University of Idaho
Location:Moscow, ID
Category:
  • Admin - Libraries
Posted:03/26/2007
Application Due:04/12/2007
Type:Full Time
Library Assistant 3

(Temporary Archival Assistant)

Special Collections & Archives

Open for Recruitment: March 20, 2007 - April 12, 2007
Announcement #: 02928026427
Pay Rate: PG I: $14.06/hr.
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Location: Moscow

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

Materials Required:
Online Application (click to apply)
https://www.sites.uidaho.edu/AppTrack/Agency/Applicant/ApplyForJob.asp?AN=02928026427&class_no=02928
Resume
Letter of Qualification
Job References

This is an 18 month temporary position.

Major Function:

Under direction of Head of Special Collections, this 18 month position provides collections processing (arranging and describing) manuscript and University Archives collections; EAD encoding of existing manuscript/photograph collections as per NWDA and/ or other consortial guidelines that may pertain; Rewriting of IJC archival finding guides to conform to SC & A standards; patron reference service including assisting with orders and inquiries; maintaining office records; performs other related duties as assigned.


Responsibility % of Essential/
Time Marginal

Organizes and maintains the unit's specialized collections: 40% E
- Interprets and applies classification schemes, bibliographic standards, rules and procedures.
-Creates and maintains collection inventories and databases.
-Prepares finding guides and special reports.
-Keeps shelves and storage areas neat and orderly.
-Supervises TH staff in archival processing, filing, shelving and other tasks.

Provides bibliographic access to materials in Special Collections & Archives: 40% E
-EAD encoding of SC & A inventories and finding guides for manuscript, archives and photograph collections
-Assists with photographic ordering process.
-Demonstrates use of bibliographic database and other reference tools
-Retrieves requested materials from stacks
-Answers telephone, mail, and email inquiries.

Protects and preserves departmental collections: 10% E
-Follows established security policies and procedures
-Carefully handles materials as per archival practices to copy, process, transport and store

Maintains departmental operations : 5% E
-Keeps a daily count of materials used and questions answered
-Reports cumulated statistics on a monthly basis
-Records practices and procedures

Contributes to team effort by: 5% M
-Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in at least two of the following areas: bibliographic search strategies; library classification schemes and descriptive cataloging standards; a variety of bibliographic sources and reference tools used in cataloging and acquisitions; library organization, services, technical service practices and terminology; or library automation.

Experience: coordinating, planning, and organizing library/archival activities; using computer applications software; training or instructing others in library/archival practices and procedures; compiling and analyzing information, and writing reports or procedures in a library/archives work setting.

Specific to this position: Willingness and demonstrated ability to lift, carry and shelve boxes weighing at least 35 lbs.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in: archival processing of manuscript collections; archival processing of photograph collections; EAD encoding of archival finding guides.

College education

Archival certification

Knowledge of Idaho history, University of Idaho, and jazz music history.

Supervisory experience

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.





Application Information
Contact:University of Idaho
Online App. Form:http://www.hr.uidaho.edu

Location: Moscow, Idaho

Type of Library: Academic

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