Special Collections Asst II

Employer: Princeton University

Location: Princeton, NJ United States

Last Updated: 11/09/2010





Requisition Number

1000862

Job Title

Special Collections Asst II

Department

Library - 690

Position Summary

The position takes care of several daily recurring tasks related to circulation and public services, such as handling outgoing and incoming Annex, ReCAP, Borrow Direct and newly displayed book requests; maintenance of item records (updating, correcting and creating); maintenance of the \"hold\" shelves; handling patron notices (overdue, recall and fine); tracing missing books; carrel patrol (maintenance of neatness); library supply management; assisting patrons; as well as more seasonal tasks such as handling course reserves (including electronic reserves). Participation in all other circulation activities and processing is required as needed, especially in times of pressure (circulation desk duties, carrel assignments, special projects, etc.). Books handled are in the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Western languages.

Essential Qualifications

Position Requires:



Must be very service-oriented and have excellent customer service skills; must work effectively and diplomatically with all users. Demonstrated ability to build good working relationships and work with others in a team environment. Excellent oral communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills in English.



Candidate must demonstrate that (s) he will be able to learn quickly computer programs such as Voyager (circulation, cataloging, reserves), E-Reserves, ILLiad, Acrobat and OCLC FirstSearch. Has to present sufficient indications of analytic skills to learn, select and interpret procedures efficiently and accurately, including different book classification schemes. Must also be able to lift and shelve books (using stepladders), and push large book trucks holding approximately 300 volumes. Other physical tasks involve careful dealing with large, heavy and dusty books, possibly in poor condition.



Occasional flexibility in work schedule (to ensure full public service coverage in the absence of colleagues) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:



Some previous experience with copy machines, scanners, and scanning software. Some knowledge (script, romanization) of one or more of the East Asian languages covered in the East Asian Library (Chinese, Japanese, Korean). Knowledge of MARC record structure and knowledge of the Voyager circulation and catalog systems in particular. Knowledge of reserves, including E-reserves. Experience using online union catalogs (OCLC). General experience with PC computers, including scanning technology and software, and programs such as Acrobat, Ariel.

Directory Title

Special Collections Asst II

Job Function

Office or Library Support

Grade

BLB 02

Standard Hours

18.75

Full-time/Part-time

Part Time

Actual Hours per Week, if casual hourly



Pay Rate, if Casual Hourly



Work Schedule, if other than standard hours

Flexability required to ensure public service coverage in the absence of colleagues

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Union Code

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

Education Required

High School or Equivalent

Application Deadline

11-18-2010

Instructions for Applying

Complete the online application and click \"Apply to this Posting\" at the top of the posting details page.

Documents which can be associated with this posting

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Proposed Start Date



End Date, if a Term Appointment



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