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Would you please post this position on the listserv? Many Thanks, Mary Graham
Job No.
17816
Classified Staff
Job Title:
Library Specialist, Pay Grade: 23
Department:
Arizona State Museum (ASM)
Salary:
$25,000 annually
Benefits:
Yes
Hours:
40 per week
Opening:
4/6/00
Closing:
4/27/00
Position Summary:
The Library Specialist is a specialized position responsible for
performing duties that support library data and public services. This
position has
primary responsibility for the creation of bibliographic records and
technical services, and for assisting with public service. In addition, the
incumbent will participate in the development of the ASM Information Suite
and the Collections Information System. The incumbent may assume
responsibility of the Library in the absence of the Museum Librarian and
the Library Specialist, Senior.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees retrospective conversion of collection: uses CatExpress,
an OCLC product to search, edit, and download bibliographic records
titles currently in Dewey Decimal classification, Tozzer Library
subject headings, and available only in paper records.
Original and copy cataloging: employs recognized standards such as
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, the MARC format, Library of
Congress classification and subject headings, and OCLC guidelines.
Public service: assists with reference and research assistance,
tours, bibliographic instruction, donor forms.
Collection assessment: works with Librarian and Library Specialist,
Senior, develops guidelines to assess strengths and weaknesses of
collection; deaccession and properly dispose of items.
Supervision: may assist with supervision and training of library
volunteers, interns, and student employee. May be responsible for
opening and closing the library, security of reading room.
ASM service: participates in Divisional activities and Museum
committees. Participates in CAZMAL (Consortium of Arizona Archives,
Museums, and Libraries) initiatives, meetings, and projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and one year related library experience; OR,
Five years related library experience; OR,
Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education
approved by the Human Resources Department.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with anthropological literature.
Familiarity with Spanish.
Working knowledge of library practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of cataloging rules, regulations and resources.
Working knowledge of a variety of automated library systems.
Working knowledge and skill in the usage of various research
methodologies.
Skill in the use of various reference interviews and sources.
Ability to communicate effectively.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact
information for three references to:
The University of Arizona
Human Resources
888 N. Euclid Avenue, #114
P.O. Box 210158
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0158
Fax: (520) 621-9098
Customer Service: (520)
621-3660
Telecommunication Device
for the
Hearing Impaired: (520)
621-8299
NOTE: Human Resources currently is unable to accept
application materials via e-mail or the
internet.
Please reference job number 17816.
For consideration, complete requested documentation must be received by
midnight of the closing date.
Mary Graham 520/621-4695
Librarian 520/621-2976 FAX
Arizona State Museum [log in to unmask]
University of Arizona www.statemuseum.arizona.edu
Tucson, AZ 85721-0026
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