Job Opportunity - Library Service Assistant III

[Jason Helms <jason.helms@YALE.EDU>]

Library Services Assistant III
Level C
The Lewis Walpole Library
Schedule:  Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.
Requisition# LSTF14804
 
Note:    Term Position for 1 Year from the date of hire
Offer is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.
 
General Purpose:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Assistant Librarian performs a variety of library support functions including collections care activities, documentation, public services and technical services.
 
Essential Duties:
1.  Serving as Reading Room monitor, with duties that include reader invigilation, checking materials out and in, keeping statistics, opening and closing the reading room, calling staff to page materials, and providing basic reference service.
2.  Assisting with preparation of collections for digitization, including writing unique identification numbers on materials, helping with packing materials for shipment, entering data in excel sheet etc.
3.  Documenting digitization in collections records in card or database format, which includes checking and recording information about images that have been prepared for digitization and updating information for those that have been digitized already.
4.  Carrying out re-housing and associated documentation of collections (books and prints), including placing collection materials in protective enclosures as directed, assisting with measuring for and assembling boxes as needed, applying labels, noting locations of collections materials, entering data onto computer, and creating contents lists as required.
5.  Providing support for renovation planning, including inventorying and sorting; working alone and with other Library staff, checking library materials and where appropriate relocating volumes based on size as directed.
6.  Assisting with measuring classes of books for shelving planning, which will entail taking measurements of existing collections materials to determine linear footage of shelf space occupied by particular classes of books.
7.  Assisting with accessions processing in print room.
8.  Sorting archival files.
9.  Creating object files, including collecting relevant information.
10. Perform other duties as required.

Experience and Training:
1.  Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and High School level education: or two years of related work experience and an Associate’s degree: or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
2.  Preferred:  Experience in a Special Collections Library.
3.  Preferred:  Experience working with historical or graphical materials.
4.  Preferred:  A degree in European History, Literature, Art History or general humanities.
5.  Preferred:  Library education.

Skills and Abilities:
1.  Solid organization skills and attention to detail are critical.
2.  Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills are required. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with colleagues in a team environment is essential.
3.  Ability to work independently and manage conflicting demands.
4.  PC skills, including Windows.
5.  References must indicate reliable attendance and punctuality, accuracy, and attention to detail, consistency and dependability in performing work assignments and following procedures and diligent performance. 
6.  Offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
7.  Preferred:  Familiarity with Excel and Access.