Library Assistant, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Posted September 21, 2018
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Business Title: Library Assistant V
Duties & Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, the candidate is involved in independently maintaining the smooth workflow of technical-service tasks and, in the absence of the librarian, assisting patrons with simple reference requests and prompt access to the resources in the Fairbank Center Collection.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Logs in and maintains subscription records, checking for accuracy and missing items, initiates corrective actions and maintains files;
Processes incoming new English- and Chinese-language monographs;
Manages library shelving, including re-shelving after patron use;
Engages in routine copy-cataloguing, using prepared copy and/or existing data. Enters and maintains authority records in library database;
End-processing of all incoming materials; maintains liaison with Harvard Library Cataloguing Services;
Preparation of materials for bindery, and processing of materials upon receipt from bindery;
Substantial copying and scanning of materials as required;
Locating and retrieving materials from other Harvard Libraries;
Completing other tasks and special projects as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
Reading and speaking knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin). Pinyin transliteration skills. Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
PLEASE NOTE: RESUME MUST LIST EXPERIENCE WITH ALL OF THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS OR IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Additional Qualifications:
BA preferred. Experience with HOLLIS. Previous library experience and/or library degree preferred. Priority to internal candidate who has a familiarity with the Harvard library system and ALMA. Knowledge and interest in contemporary China. Strong organizational skills and very careful attention to detail.
Ability to work well with patrons and other library and Fairbank Center staff. Flexibility in adjusting work flow based on the needs of the librarian.
Additional Information:
All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources
We invite individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities to be a part of our community.
Start date of November 1st, 2018 preferred.