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Library Assistant II, Ginn Library - Tufts University

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, August 18, 2008
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LIBRARY ASSISTANT II - Ginn Library

This is a part-time position at 25 hours per week.

The Ginn Library provides research information services and resources to the School´s students, faculty, and staff. Ginn Library seeks an individual who gives great attention to detail to fill its available Library Assistant II position.

The Library Assistant II is responsible for a variety of areas that help maintain the efficiency of the library. Responsibilities include:
• Overseeing stack books shelving; training and supervising student shelvers; keeping periodical and newspaper shelves neat and in order; planning any required moves of books or materials;
• Web pages maintenance: International Relations links updating, Faculty Publications page, other links projects, as assigned;
• Special projects: these could include overseeing major relocation of stacks materials, weeding, and shelf reading, as well as assisting with overhaul of library web pages;
• Filing microfiche; updating loose leaf service reports;
• Bindery preparation: tracking which periodicals need binding and on what schedule; packing periodicals, dissertations, and other materials needing binding; inputting details into bindery´s software program; scheduling pick-ups for bindery; checking in returns from bindery;
• Shelving: picking up books and journals left throughout library and re-shelving reference books daily.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School diploma
   
2. One year of related experience
   
3. Experience with the programs of Microsoft Office Suite; facility with computers
   
4. Some physical work which entails lifting, moving books

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor´s degree preferred. Interested Library School students would be welcomed, but that status is not required. Attention to detail is extremely important. The selected candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs

Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.