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Falvey Library; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Falvey Library at the university is seeking a student employee to assist in the creation and organization of information resources to support our collections. You will help produce digital content for the Digital Library using computers, scanners, and specialized software, and assist in cataloging and handling materials.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, preservation work, and independent work. This position involves physically handling books and periodicals and may require lifting and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Adherence to standard library practices and digital library standards.
• Appropriate collections care and proper handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce digital content for the Digital Library using computer, scanner, digital camera, and specialized software.
• Add and modify records in cataloging and acquisitions software.
• Unload shipments of research materials and compare contents to invoices; prepare shipments for binding/repair.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position assists in the creation and organization of information resources to support collections. Tasks may include: production of digital content for the Digital Library using computer, scanner, digital camera, and specialized software; add and modify records in specialized cataloging and acquisitions software; unload shipments of research materials and compare contents to invoices; perform labeling and physical preparation of new library materials and rare materials; assist in preservation projects; prepare shipments of books, periodicals, and theses for binding and/or repair, data entry, scanning, photocopying, filing, other projects as needed.

Position Summary Information

This position assists in the creation and organization of information resources to support collections. Tasks may include: production of digital content for the Digital Library using computer, scanner, digital camera, and specialized software; add and modify records in specialized cataloging and acquisitions software; unload shipments of research materials and compare contents to invoices; perform labeling and physical preparation of new library materials and rare materials; assist in preservation projects; prepare shipments of books, periodicals, and theses for binding and/or repair, data entry, scanning, photocopying, filing, other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently without direct supervision and attention to detail


• Adherence to standard library practices, bibliographic control procedures and digital library standards


• Appropriate collections care and proper handling techniques

Additional Information

All student employees must complete hiring paperwork online before they can be hired. Also, new student employees must go to the Human Resources Office in person to show original forms of employment authorization and identification required for the I-9 form.

Physical Demands Summary

• Ability to sit or stand for 3-4 hours at a time.


• Position requires a minimal amount of physical effort such as pushing a wheeled cart of books or other materials; some stooping or bending; climbing stepladder to access materials on high shelves; ability to load and unload a vehicle.


• Light to moderate lifting of boxes of books or documents on a routine basis; must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Wage Rate: $11.25/hour