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Library Assistant Positions Please apply for the positions listed below at the Jobs at Princeton website JOBS at PRINCETON. If you need further information or assistance in using the online system, please call the Library Human Resources Office at (609) 258-3191. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:45 am - 5 pm. All internal candidates interested in applying for any vacancy must submit a resume. A resume template in Word format is available online. Internal candidates are invited to contact the Library Human Resources Office to schedule an individual consultation on writing a resume and preparing for an interview. Such consultations can be particularly helpful if the candidate has not applied for a position within the last eighteen months. Applicants are advised that these job postings are in the nature of job advertisements only and that the controlling description, duties and requirements of the job at the time of posting are contained in the Position Description for the relevant job. These position descriptions are on file in the Library Human Resources Office. Application Deadline Date: Open Unitl Filled The Library seeks an energetic, production-oriented person to process approval plan receipts in Turkish. Using the Library’s online system, the successful candidate will search the catalog, the main bibliographic utility (OCLC), download and create catalog records, create holdings and item records, create online purchase orders, and catalog books with LC/PCC and non LC/PCC catalog records as well as selected original cataloging and create name authority records for modern Turkish personal names for the national authority file. Required: In-depth knowledge of Turkish, ability to search and interpret catalog records and understand their relationships, and the ability to edit online records accurately. Computer skills are essential to perform this job. In addition to basic Windows skills (copy/paste, switching between windows, using alternate keys, etc.), the job requires logging into, searching, and manipulating data in several different systems. Ability to do sustained detail work at a computer workstation and operate a system with a graphical user interface requiring use of a mouse. Ability to use a barcode scanner. Must be able to move books from shelf to book truck and vice versa. Reliability and the ability to work constructively with coworkers are essential. Good working knowledge of other Near Eastern languages or Slavic languages is desired. Preferences: A comprehensive understanding of technical services in an academic library environment, especially the acquisition to cataloging process, is highly desirable. Preference will be given to individuals with prior library experience, familiarity with Voyager or other online integrated library systems, additional language skills, bookstore or publishing industry experience, and advanced level searching and bibliographic skills.Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled Special Collection Assistant V – Assistant to the Curator of Rare Books The Assistant to the Curator of Rare Books is the key agent aiding the Curator in the daily work of the Division. This work falls into three areas: Collection-related, Services to readers and Special Projects. The incumbent will assist the Curator with the execution of his professional responsibilities and the work of the Rare Books Division within the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Particular tasks include but are not limited to:
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Preferred: Long-term experience using the supporting computer and Internet tools for cataloging and searching is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in English, History, or a modern foreign language is preferred. College level work in a modern European language is preferred. Experience supervising student workers is preferred. Application Deadline Date: June 19, 2008 Requisition # 0800071 The Order Division is seeking a Sr. Bibliographic Specialist II dedicated to providing high-level support for acquisition of and access to electronic journals. The position requires an individual who is able to work accurately and quickly, with a high degree of independent judgment, and capable of prioritizing assignments and performing under the pressure of deadlines. This specialist is responsible for a broad range of e-journal acquisition tasks, with minimal supervisory oversight, performing duties that include preorder searching; vendor selection; order creation in both the Library’s integrated system and electronic resources management system; invoicing; and follow-up on problem orders and service interruptions to facilitate timely access to these high-profile resources. A premium is placed on excellent communication skills because the E-Journal Specialist will be expected to communicate regularly with subscription agencies, publishers, Collection Development staff, and the Digital Resources Coordinator to ensure prompt service and accurate billing. Requirements include: Minimum of 3 years library serial acquisitions or publishing experience; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience that demonstrates the critical thinking and communication skills required for this position; excellent organizational and analytical skills demonstrating the ability to investigate, fully develop information, and exercise sound judgment based on this analysis; ability to work accurately and thoroughly with attention to details; able to prioritize assignments and manage many tasks simultaneously; ability to make independent decisions under the pressure of deadlines; a demonstrated ability to search, interpret, create, and edit MARC-format bibliographic records in local or remote databases; excellent communication skills enabling one to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and in a business-like manner, with internal as well as with external contacts; working knowledge of the publishing and subscription industry; good technical literacy and computer skills that include experience with Windows file management, Microsoft Office applications, in particular the ability to create, manipulate and edit Excel spreadsheets. Good word processing and email skills; good reading knowledge of a modern European language in addition to English; navigating expertise with internet sources especially related to online journals, vendors’, and publishers’ websites or online files; capable of working independently as well as cooperatively within a team environment; ability to do sustained work at a computer workstation most of day; and physically able to move library materials from shelves to book trucks and vice versa. This position cannot accommodate a work schedule that ends earlier than 4 pm. Applicant will be required to take the Quiz Test for Microsoft Excel to demonstrate basic competence; and will be required to provide a business writing sample. Preference will be given to individuals who can also demonstrate a broad understanding of technical services workflow, specifically the acquisition-to-access process. Reading knowledge of additional modern European, Middle Eastern or Far Eastern languages and the ability to transliterate non-Latin alphabet languages according to accepted standards are highly desirable. Preference will also be given to the candidate who can work a schedule of 9 to 5, or 10 to 6. Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled Special Collections Assistant - Requisition # 0800111 This position may work evenings or weekend hours from time to time. The Library seeks an energetic and detail oriented individual to catalog rare books forming part of the Elmer Adler collections in Graphic Arts. These are historically significant publications documenting the history of books, book publishing, fine-press printing, and printmaking. Tasks include bibliographic searching using the library's integrated system, creating and editing catalog records (including special form/genre terms), and assessing the need for conservation treatment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a unique collection in a dynamic team setting. Requirements: Understanding of cataloging principles and the ability to apply them to diverse materials. Ability to search, create, and edit MARC records. Demonstrated ability to work accurately and quickly with detailed information, and to communicate such information. The ability to absorb instructions quickly and work successfully both independently and under supervision is essential for this position. Individual must be able to do sustained detailed work at a computer for most of the day and be physically able to move and shelve books. The ability to work in conditions where dust and mold are frequently encountered is necessary. The incumbent must be able to handle fragile material with care. Preferences: Technical services experience with an integrated library system (preferably Voyager) is strongly preferred, along with experience with using other computer and Internet tools for cataloging purposes. Preference will be given to those with more than one relevant foreign language sufficient for cataloging. Preference will be given to individuals with experience using MS Office suite. Understanding of the history of printing and/or printing processes is desirable. Application Deadline Date: July 1, 2008 Senior Bibliographic Specialist II – Requisition # 0800337 Hours are Monday- Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm during the academic year and will vary during summer and break periods. The Library is seeking a highly organized, public service-oriented individual to oversee the Firestone Library’s periodical and newspaper collections and to manage the Reserve Department’s orders for course materials. Principal duties include: ensuring that materials are properly shelved, gathered for binding and adding, and claimed, as appropriate; providing basic reference service for periodical and newspaper users, interpreting catalog records and locating material in all formats; processing and managing new serial titles, title changes and closings in periodicals and newspapers collections; reviewing and distributing communications from Periodical Receipts and Cataloging units and various selectors; maintaining reports on relevant statistics; serving as primary liaison to other Technical Services units and selectors regarding workflow issues; overseeing and coordinating collaborative projects with these units; providing guidance, secondary support and functional supervision as needed to other staff and to students in solving bibliographic and periodical-related problems. The incumbent conducts pre-order searches; inputs book orders for course materials; reviews purchases to ensure accuracy; verifies bibliographic information; and updates records in the integrated library system. As a member of the Reserves staff, the incumbent also performs circulation desk duties, including charging, discharging, renewing and placing requests for reserve material and laptops; communicates loan and fines policies to users; and accepts fines and fee payments. During the academic year, the incumbent will physically process traditional reserve items; initiate recall, hold, trace, ILL and branch library requests related to course reserves; add items to courses in Voyager Reserve module; update and create item records; scan content from hard copy and set up links to online resources for electronic course reserves; and maintain a problem file of outstanding reserve requests for follow up with staff, faculty and departmental secretaries. He or she will supervise up to three Periodicals unit student employees; hire, train, delegate, schedule and evaluate their work; and institute disciplinary actions when necessary. Required: The successful candidate must have previous library experience in either public or technical services. He or she must have a demonstrated public service orientation; effective communication skills in English (written and spoken); working knowledge of at least one Western European language; demonstrated bibliographic skills, especially in searching library systems and databases; familiarity with library integrated systems such as Ex Libris Voyager. The individual must have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, but also to exercise initiative and independent judgment when needed; a demonstrated fluency in office automation tools such as MS Word, Access, and Excel; demonstrated knowledge of internet tools and email; excellent organizational skills; an ability to follow guidelines, work under pressure and meet deadlines; the ability to recognize, interpret and resolve complex problems; and must have excellent interpersonal skills including an ability to manage conflict and sensitive issues. Preferred: Associate’s degree or comparable college-level study; experience with Voyager ILS Circulation, Cataloging and Acquisitions modules; experience in supervising student workers; experience with scanning and/or image processing. All interviewed candidates are required to take the QUIZ Test (MS Word, Excel and Access). Application Deadline Date: July 2, 2008Library Security Officer – Requisition # 0800342 One Year Term Position Individual must be reliable and punctual. Attendance is a critical. Must be conscientious, responsible, and able to deal well with the public in a cordial yet firm manner. Must be able to understand and communicate Library policies to patrons effectively. Must be able to write comprehensive and accurate reports. Ability to exercise good judgement in dealing with non-routine security problems which often include cooperative exchange with the University Public Safety Department. Must be able to move quickly in the event of an emergency, go up and down stairs, and be capable of learning and administering First Aid and CPR. Security officers must always conduct themselves in a manner which bespeaks authority and dedication to Library security. Must be able to pass a background check and a POPES physical.
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