Library Collections Spec VI
3 months ago
REVISED 7/16/24
This position is a member of the team that supports all Collection Development Department activities including collection development, collection management, and the provision of specialized assistance for those using Princeton’s collections. The scope of work includes: searching, identification, and management of bibliographic acquisitions and catalog records and other library and vendor records; creates brief bibliographic cataloging records; participation in gifts processing and pre-order processing workflows; gathering and organizing data, generating lists, and making decisions to support ReCAP transfer; deduping and collection assessment projects and replacement decision-making for brittle, damaged and missing books; maintenance of specific graduate study rooms; and general operational support for subject selectors and curators.
Works closely with and provides specialized support to the Librarian for Classics, Hellenic Studies and Linguistics, including managing acquisitions and collection maintenance functions for the Hellenic Studies materials including ephemera, the Esperanto materials, and organization and maintenance of the Hellenic Studies Reading Room and Classics Graduate Study Room, and providing specialized assistance for users of those collections; processes and catalogs ephemeral material (pamphlets, fliers, bulletins, posters, and other non-traditional formats). Processing may involve physical handling and/or creating or editing metadata for individual digitized items and collections.
Works closely with and is supervised by the CAS Operations Unit Supervisor and also may be assigned work by professional staff in the Department as needed. Occasionally provides general collection development support for professional staff in the Reference Services Department, and provides specialized assistance as needed to other library departments requiring Hellenic Studies subject knowledge and language skills. This position is responsible for hiring, training and supervising student assistants as needed to support the specialized subject related work.
Responsibilities- Works closely with and provides specialized support for the Librarian for Classics, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics. Ordering and copy cataloging for Modern Greek and Esperanto retrospective acquisitions and gifts including assistance with acquisitions management; maintenance and enhancement of digital resources related to Hellenic and Byzantine studies.
- Collection maintenance for the Classics, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics periodicals collection and the Classics, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics Graduate Study Room, and specialized assistance for users of those collections; and processing and cataloging ephemeral material (pamphlets, fliers, bulletins, posters, and other non-traditional formats).
- Processing may involve physical handling and/or creating or editing metadata for individual digitized items and collections.
- Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising student assistants to support these activities as needed.
- The incumbent addresses and independently resolves complex problems and assists the Librarian for Classics, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics in establishing goals, policies, and procedures.
- Fluent reading knowledge and comprehension of Modern Greek.
- Minimum two years of academic library working experience as outlined in the position description.
- Ability to provide specialized assistance for faculty and students.
- Experience working with ephemeral material, digital, and IT projects and workflows.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with a variety of library staff in written and oral form, to be organized and detail-oriented, to work effectively in a team-based mode, to anticipate workflow changes, and to adjust priorities accordingly.
- Proficiency with searching OCLC (WorldCat, First Search) and other major bibliographic databases. Familiarity with ILS functions (Acquisitions and Cataloging modules), integrated discovery systems, and authority file functions.
- Proficiency in the use and analysis of data from spreadsheet software such as MS Excel and word-processing software such as MSWord. Ability to create Excel files as required. Ability to use standard email applications.
- Facility with Internet searching.
- Ability to move boxes of books (up to 30 pounds) from book trucks to shelves (and the reverse). This position requires frequent bending and reaching.
- Basic HTML coding and editing skills and familiarity with LibGuides.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major in a related field (e.g. Modern Greek; Greek Studies)
- Familiarity with XML technology as is used in the creation of library resources.
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