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Pennsylvania State University Part-Time Preservation Services Specialist in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The primary responsibility of the Part-Time Preservation Services Specialist will be to oversee collections preservation at the University Libraries Conservation Centre, located four miles off campus on Sandy Drive.
The schedule is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Key duties include preparing materials for commercial binding for University Park and Commonwealth Campus Libraries, as well as collection care for all University Park library locations. The successful candidate will also participate in outreach activities for the department.
Essential Functions:
Assist in preparation, shipment, and tracking for commercial binding activities. This will include evaluating periodicals, serials, newspapers, music scores, and monographs for shipment; creating, maintaining and updating online holding data; boxing materials; unpacking shipments; revising catalog record; performing quality control checks.
Perform in-house repairs to maintain physical access to general collections. Tasks include tip-ins, replacement pages, pamphlet binders, encapsulation, creating pockets, enclosures, and minor conservation treatments.
Monitor incoming monograph repairs to assess potential for collection weeding.
Assist in responding to collection emergencies and participate in disaster recovery services.
Participate in outreach activities at the Conservation Centre, including the Annual Minter Lectureship and collaborations with other departments within Penn State and the Centre County community.
Maintain accurate statistics on daily activities and report this information monthly.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant work experience; or a combination of related education and work experience totaling four years.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with colleagues
Basic computer literacy, including proficiency with email, shared documents, and data systems.
Ability to work in environments where exposure to dust, dirt, and mold is possible.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion, demonstrated through the ability to incorporate diverse perspectives and opportunities into organizational practices.
Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation):
Light physical effort is required for packing and unpacking materials and moving book trucks.
Ability to remain stationary (sitting and standing) for several hours a day.
Ability to look at a computer screen for several hours a day.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of library operations.
Experience in handling library materials.
Digital photography skills, as well as working knowledge of Adobe programs (Ex: Photoshop, Bridge, InDesign, and Lightroom)
Please attach a cover letter and resume with your application. References will be requested later.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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