Rare Collections Library Assistant: Preservation & Outreach

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; In loco; USD 35.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Bureau of State Library seeks a Rare Collections Library Assistant 2 to help preserve and share unique historical materials. You will support inventories, catalog updates, shelf organization, preservation tasks, and reference assistance for researchers and the public.

This full-time on-site role involves handling newspapers and rare items, assisting with exhibits and tours, and performing routine lifecycle tasks while maintaining careful, climate-conscious

Competenze

• Two years of library- clerical experience; or one year as a Library Assistant 1 with substitution via associate degree or equivalent training in library science.

Mansioni

• Collection Oversight: Support inventories, update catalog information, and help maintain rare and newspaper collections.
• Newspaper Management: Receive materials, update holdings, sort and store titles, and manage lifecycle tasks for print and microfilm items.
• Shelving Organization: Arrange and maintain shelving areas, shift materials, and ensure items are stored for easy retrieval.
• Preservation Tasks: Identify items needing care, create protective housing, and assist with climate, lighting, and pest monitoring.
• Reference Assistance: Evaluate patron requests, retrieve materials, and guide users in proper handling of collection items.
• Outreach Support: Assist with exhibits, tours, presentations, and general public service activities.

Conoscenze

Library clerical experience

Formazione

Associate degree in library science or equivalent training

Descrizione del lavoro

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Bureau of State Library seeks a Rare Collections Library Assistant 2 to help preserve and share unique historical materials. You will support inventories, catalog updates, shelf organization, preservation tasks, and reference assistance for researchers and the public.

This full-time on-site role involves handling newspapers and rare items, assisting with exhibits and tours, and performing routine lifecycle tasks while maintaining careful, climate-conscious