Special Collections Library Technician

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking an on-site University Library Technician to support Special Collections in Cullowhee, NC. The role focuses on reference service, processing manuscript collections, and maintaining access to rare materials.

Responsibilities include answering inquiries, preparing finding aids in ArchivesSpace, organizing materials, and ensuring secure handling of items while collaborating with cataloging and other units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required plus two years of experience in library services, office support, or related field.
• Ability to provide responsive reference assistance to researchers and patrons.
• Working knowledge of library systems, online catalogs, databases, digitization standards, and common office technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent reference service to patrons for rare materials in Special Collections.
• Process manuscript collections, create inventories, and enter finding aids into ArchivesSpace.
• Ensure security and proper handling of holdings in Closed Stacks and Reading Room.
• Maintain precise arrangement of holdings and support other unit functions as needed.

Skills

Customer Service & Communication

Technical & Digital Resource Pro

Attention to Detail

Organization & Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library systems

Online catalogs

Databases

Job description

Western Carolina University is seeking an on-site University Library Technician to support Special Collections in Cullowhee, NC. The role focuses on reference service, processing manuscript collections, and maintaining access to rare materials.

Responsibilities include answering inquiries, preparing finding aids in ArchivesSpace, organizing materials, and ensuring secure handling of items while collaborating with cataloging and other units.