University of Minnesota seeks Government Publications Library Assistant

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The Social Sciences Department (SSD), as part of the University Libraries Research Service Area, advances the research and learning of the University’s social sciences and professional program disciplines, departments, and colleges. The SSD liaisons and reference specialists provide course-integrated instruction, research consultations that range from simple to sustained and advanced, and connect their constituents to services and experts from around the Libraries.

This position is a Temporary & Casual Employee classified position in the Government Publications Library for up to 14 hours (maximum) of work per week through the duration of employment. This position reports to the Government Publications Librarian. This position is responsible for a variety of processing projects in the Government Publications Library unit and is primarily on-site, with occasional but limited time available for remote work. Days/times of the week are flexible and the schedule will be determined in coordination with the manager.

Responsibilities

• Process government documents (40%)
• Update catalog records (40%)
• Assist in stacks maintenance (20%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, accurate typing).
• Experience with using SuDoc and LC classification systems.
• Experience with updating catalog records in Alma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with bindery processes and handling old and fragile materials.
• Familiarity with maintaining library item condition inventories.

More information

This is a part-time position. The base pay is $18.00/hour.

How to Apply

For more detailed information and to apply, see the University of Minnesota's full online job post.