Bibliographic Assistant VI

Bibliographic Assistant VI Columbia University - 4.1 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $26.86 - $27.70 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Library management software Spreadsheets Writing skills High school diploma or GED Productivity software Collections management systems

Full Job Description Job Type:

Support Staff -

Union Bargaining Unit:

1199

Clerical Regular/Temporary:

Regular End Date if

Temporary:

Hours Per Week:

35

Standard Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 9AM-5

PM Building:

Burke Library at

Union Theological Seminary Salary Range:

$26.86 - $26.86 per hour entry rate ($27.70 - $27.70 per hour minimum rate) The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Columbia University Libraries seeks applications for a Bibliographic Assistant VI at the Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary. Reporting to the Collection Services Librarian, the Bibliographic Assistant VI supports general and special collections maintenance for over 750,000 volumes, including a periodical and serials collection of more than 1,400 print and electronic titles. The incumbent also provides support to Special Collections Reader Services and is responsible for the training, oversight, and review of student assistants. The Bibliographic Assistant VI utilizes the acquisitions and cataloging modules of the ILS to support bibliographic control of complex collections, maintain statistics, conduct inventories, and assist with a range of preservation and digitization projects.

Test:

Language tests will be given the day of the interview. Responsibilities Serials and periodicals check-in (receiving and claiming). Serials and monographs record maintenance (general and special collection). Preservation activities, including binding of periodicals, routing materials for replacement or conservation treatment, (re)housing in enclosures, routing brittle books for reformatting, monitoring and gathering environmental data, and assisting with a pest management program. Stacks maintenance for special collections, including shifting volumes, labeling materials, and shelving ranges. Paging and re-shelving special collections materials for research visits. Providing support for special collections reader services. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Working bibliographic knowledge of at least one research language for the study of religion and theology required (Latin, German, Hebrew, Greek, French, Spanish) Experience with special collections Experience with ILS Excellent communication and writing skills Ability to create and edit spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) Demonstrated commitment to excellent patron service within a diverse working environment Demonstrated experience with office productivity and database tools (e.g., MS Excel) Demonstrated aptitude with recent library and/or other computer technologies Preferred Qualifications

B.A./M.A

in the humanities or religious/theological studies preferred 1-2 years library experience in technical services or collection management preferred Latin and/or German strongly preferred Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.