Staffing Now
Library Collections Specialist 2
Staffing Now, Princeton, NJ, United States
Position Description
An institution of higher learning is looking for a Library Collections Specialist for a long term contractual role
This is one of the oldest and most extensive art libraries in America
The collection of over 500,000 volumes covers world art and architecture from antiquity to the present and includes distinguished rare book holdings
The Library serves the University community and scholars from around the world
The Library seeks to hire a temporary Library Collections Assistant
The ideal candidate will be an energetic, production- and service-oriented person for this full-time on-site position.
This temporary position will serve as the main access point for In Library Use Only materials and be responsible for ensuring safe handling of these materials in Marquand’s temporary spaces in Firestone Library for Marquand’s extended hours as required by the Provost
They will assist patrons with placing requests and establish reasonable expectations for the arrival of their requests given the currently temporary off-site storage of Marquand’s collection
They will have sufficient authority, when scheduled alone, to manage student staff workflows and report facilities/maintenance issues
This staff member will also respond to patron requests and questions, and monitor and resolve staffing issues at both service points in Marquand Library’s temporary spaces on C Floor in Firestone Library
This staff member will be critical in searching for and scanning course reserve requests
Additionally, this staff member will contribute to collection maintenance by measuring for and folding custom-made boxes and four-flap enclosures
This position will also monitor and assist in compiling and ordering office and collections supplies
Being part of a branch library team demands that one be flexible in organizing and scheduling work activities, and the assistant must be able to identify priorities and manage workflows and sustained productivity
Being part of a branch library team demands that one be flexible in organizing and scheduling work activities, and the assistant must be able to identify priorities, manage workflows and sustain productivity.
Primary Responsibilities:
Staff service points, enforcing library policies graciously and provide basic reference to patrons
Provide access to Marquand Library and shared collections that are In Library Use Only
Aid with all staff workflows as needed
Report facilities/maintenance issues in the absence of Librarians and Admin 030
Oversight of student desk and processing assistants; reports issues to Admin 030
Monitor and resolve staffing issues at service points in the absence of Admin 030
Assist with all aspects of shelving and stack maintenance, as well as use of assigned spaces
Assist with off-site requests and returns processing
Assist with collection development and maintenance
Assist with Course Reserves
Other Duties:
As assigned
Required Skills:
Minimum one year of experience in an academic, research, or special library, or a public library with a research and/or special collections component or comparable experience
Ability to make decisions and work independently, as well as an affinity for teamwork, and the ability to be flexible and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and excellent service-oriented interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize workflows and respond to rapidly changing circumstances on a daily basis
Ability to deal with pressure, deadlines and multitasking
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate computer skills including desktop productivity software and scanning, and basic knowledge of computer hardware, printers and imaging equipment
Knowledge of bibliographic conventions and experience searching online catalogs or databases
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, be highly productive, and do sustained and accurate detail work at a computer
Public service experience and service orientation
Must be able to lift and shelve books (using stepladders) and handle large book trucks holding approximately 300 books (other physical tasks may involve careful handling of heavy and dusty books)
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to work with bibliographic citations in several European languages
Experience in an arts or humanities library collections or subject background
Facility with Alma or another integrated library system
Experience with antiquarian library or archival collections
Intermediate reading knowledge of one or more Romance, Germanic, or other non-English language is a plus
Work hours:
9/5/24-12/31/24: 7.25 hour day, Wednesday-Sunday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with 45 minutes for dinner
1/1/25-5/15/25: 7.25 hour day, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with 45 minutes for dinner
Duration of Assignment: This is an academic year full-time for 3.5 months and part-time temporary position 4.5 months (7.25 hrs daily)
Start date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
End Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025.
An institution of higher learning is looking for a Library Collections Specialist for a long term contractual role
This is one of the oldest and most extensive art libraries in America
The collection of over 500,000 volumes covers world art and architecture from antiquity to the present and includes distinguished rare book holdings
The Library serves the University community and scholars from around the world
The Library seeks to hire a temporary Library Collections Assistant
The ideal candidate will be an energetic, production- and service-oriented person for this full-time on-site position.
This temporary position will serve as the main access point for In Library Use Only materials and be responsible for ensuring safe handling of these materials in Marquand’s temporary spaces in Firestone Library for Marquand’s extended hours as required by the Provost
They will assist patrons with placing requests and establish reasonable expectations for the arrival of their requests given the currently temporary off-site storage of Marquand’s collection
They will have sufficient authority, when scheduled alone, to manage student staff workflows and report facilities/maintenance issues
This staff member will also respond to patron requests and questions, and monitor and resolve staffing issues at both service points in Marquand Library’s temporary spaces on C Floor in Firestone Library
This staff member will be critical in searching for and scanning course reserve requests
Additionally, this staff member will contribute to collection maintenance by measuring for and folding custom-made boxes and four-flap enclosures
This position will also monitor and assist in compiling and ordering office and collections supplies
Being part of a branch library team demands that one be flexible in organizing and scheduling work activities, and the assistant must be able to identify priorities and manage workflows and sustained productivity
Being part of a branch library team demands that one be flexible in organizing and scheduling work activities, and the assistant must be able to identify priorities, manage workflows and sustain productivity.
Primary Responsibilities:
Staff service points, enforcing library policies graciously and provide basic reference to patrons
Provide access to Marquand Library and shared collections that are In Library Use Only
Aid with all staff workflows as needed
Report facilities/maintenance issues in the absence of Librarians and Admin 030
Oversight of student desk and processing assistants; reports issues to Admin 030
Monitor and resolve staffing issues at service points in the absence of Admin 030
Assist with all aspects of shelving and stack maintenance, as well as use of assigned spaces
Assist with off-site requests and returns processing
Assist with collection development and maintenance
Assist with Course Reserves
Other Duties:
As assigned
Required Skills:
Minimum one year of experience in an academic, research, or special library, or a public library with a research and/or special collections component or comparable experience
Ability to make decisions and work independently, as well as an affinity for teamwork, and the ability to be flexible and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and excellent service-oriented interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize workflows and respond to rapidly changing circumstances on a daily basis
Ability to deal with pressure, deadlines and multitasking
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate computer skills including desktop productivity software and scanning, and basic knowledge of computer hardware, printers and imaging equipment
Knowledge of bibliographic conventions and experience searching online catalogs or databases
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, be highly productive, and do sustained and accurate detail work at a computer
Public service experience and service orientation
Must be able to lift and shelve books (using stepladders) and handle large book trucks holding approximately 300 books (other physical tasks may involve careful handling of heavy and dusty books)
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to work with bibliographic citations in several European languages
Experience in an arts or humanities library collections or subject background
Facility with Alma or another integrated library system
Experience with antiquarian library or archival collections
Intermediate reading knowledge of one or more Romance, Germanic, or other non-English language is a plus
Work hours:
9/5/24-12/31/24: 7.25 hour day, Wednesday-Sunday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with 45 minutes for dinner
1/1/25-5/15/25: 7.25 hour day, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with 45 minutes for dinner
Duration of Assignment: This is an academic year full-time for 3.5 months and part-time temporary position 4.5 months (7.25 hrs daily)
Start date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
End Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025.