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HonorVet Technologies

Senior Library Specialist Job at HonorVet Technologies in Providence

HonorVet Technologies, Providence, RI, United States


Title: Senior Library Specialist

Location: Providence Rhode Island 02907

Duration: 45 Days

Shift: 1st



Job Description

Performs duties associated with the physical storage and retrieval of materials in the Library Collections Annex (LCA).



Uses industrial lifting equipment requiring specialized training and certification.

Responsible for accuracy and consistency of materials accessioned into inventory control system.

Uses digitization tools to produce and deliver copies of materials requested from Brown library users and members of other institutions.

Provides library users with timely access to library materials through both physical delivery and digitization activities.

Performs scanning and digitizing tasks associated with library services.

Scans journal articles, book chapters and full length books on occasion.

Processes digitized files, reviewing for quality and performs post processing activities, including uploading,downloading or delivering digital files.

Warehouse inventory/warehouse forklift..

Ability to interpret complicated instructions and use judgment within established

procedures without close supervision

Ability to use computers and computer applications

Ability to learn new technologies and systems necessary to maintain effective job

performance

Familiarity with automated inventory control systems preferred

Capacity to review and adjust to new workflows as required by changing technology

Certification and training on Raymond Order Picker and Raymond Walkie Stacker Lift

Truck will be required

Ability to work at height not exceeding 35 feet

Physical strength and stamina for prolonged standing, lifting, and carrying heavy library

materials

Must be able to lift and carry boxes weighing in excess of 40 pounds; good body

mechanics required

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and operate electric lift equipment while at heights up to 35

feet

Ability to read fine print, worn print and barcodes with or without assistive technology.

Ability to perform work accurately and at reasonable speed

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Ability to interact favorably with the public and coworkers



2 years



Four-year college or university degree, or two-year degree and two years equivalent experience; or four years equivalent experience required

warehouse forklift exp helpful

excellent attention to detail



Uses specialized equipment (e.g. portable data transport unit, forklift) to retrieve, refile,

shelf trays and boxes in the high density storage area

Loads and unloads boxes, bins, book trucks, and other carriers of library materials

Performs daily safety check to test operation and function of industrial lifting equipment and recharges and waters industrial lifting equipment as needed

Vacuums and cleans materials accessioned into the LCA

Copies and prints duplicate barcodes and affixes to items

Maintains specialized printers

Sizes, sorts, counts, and creates batch track worksheets

Adjusts, reconfigures, and labels shelves and consolidates items to utilize shelf space efficiently

Scans barcodes into the Annex inventory control system

Generates and uses inventory control system lists. Maintains inventory control by retrieving, sorting, and re-filing circulating items.

Has proficiency with cataloging and inventory programs (e.g. Alma, Caiasoft, LCA inventory control system)

Reads and interprets bibliographic citations and verifies that items retrieved match citations

Locates articles and book chapters for scanning requests and produces scanned files, using given citations

Retrieves, searches, scans, and reproduces library material in collaboration with other staff

Identifies and creates digital copies of source material requested for course reserves or resource sharing

Prepares retrieved materials for delivery according to a variety of digitization processes and delivery methods

Reports technical problems or scanning operational problems to the supervisor

Scans items to create electronic copies as needed and makes them available to patrons.

Identifies problem requests; identifies solutions as appropriate and informs appropriate staff or patrons

Receives and processes requests for digitization through various channels, e.g. Alma, email, etc.

Performs quality control on digitized media (e.g., checking file quality, naming, etc.) according to established guidelines; modifies digitized media as necessary

Keeps accurate statistics relevant to work performed

Communicates effectively with appropriate library staff within the University

Provides customer service and assistance to patrons in support of library services.

Verifies and prepares requested items for delivery to campus locations

Folds and assembles trays for use in shelving

Properly handles delicate and fragile materials

Performs related duties as required