Pathways Student Trainee (Librarian), Volpe, Cambridge, MA

Posted October 21, 2016

This is a Temporary Student Trainee position under the Pathways Internship Program. The employee will be responsible for carrying out a range of library technical services tasks for the Volpe Center Library and Information Center. The employee applies knowledge of cataloging and metadata to library databases. The employee works with Volpe Center Librarian to develop information products and services for the Volpe community. The position is located in Cambridge, MA.

The ideal candidate for this position is pursuing a graduate degree studying library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree. Proof of enrollment for Fall 2016 is required in the form of current transcripts (official or unofficial) OR a letter from a school official (e.g. registrar, advisor, etc.).

As a Pathways Student Trainee (Librarian) you will:

The student performs duties typified by, but not limited to the following examples:

• Catalog incoming books and reports through OCLC. Perform original cataloging on Volpe Center products through coordination with the National Transportation Library (NTL) staff.
• Assist with the migration of Volpe automated systems, including the input of serials and circulation information.
• Perform Interlibrary loan and ready reference when required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Receive assignments from the Volpe Center Librarian who define objectives, priorities, and deadlines and assists the employee with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents.
• Plan and carry out the successive steps and handle problems and deviations in the work assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices in the Library.

Apply online by October 31: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/453890200