The Henry Ford (Dearborn, MI) is looking for a part-time Technical Services Specialist. Please see the full description below. Apply online at https://www.thehenryford.org/about/employment/job-postings/?category=Historical+Resources&AppliTrackJobId=370&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Technical Services Specialist (part time)
JobID: 370

Position Type:
Historical Resources/Archives and Library

Date Posted:
3/2/2016

Location:
The Henry Ford

Technical Services Specialist   (part-time position)

*Note: Please upload cover letter and resume to the online application

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE
The Technical Services Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of technical duties to support functions of the Library. Works as part of the team responsible for providing access to the collections of The Henry Ford. Responsible for a variety of collections services in the Reading Room; assisting and orienting both public and internal clientele. Participates in special projects and collections work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
     Participates in the acquisition of materials, including purchasing, cataloging, and processing books, trade literature, periodicals, microforms, journals, databases and videos. Tracks expenses for Library budget.
    Generates interlibrary loan requests to other libraries on behalf of THF staff. Fulfills interlibrary loan requests from other libraries.
    Perform a variety of library collection maintenance tasks, such as: daily shelving, shelf reading, searching for missing items, shifting collections, identification of collection material in need of preservation or reorganization.
    Greet and register all clients. Provide an overview of services and policies. Answer reference questions about the collections and refer questions to Reference Staff as needed.
    Introduce and explain circulation procedures to clientele. Use library system software to check books in and out to eligible clientele and generate notices. Record registration and circulation statistics.
    Using the integrated library system, the EMu content management system, manual catalogs and finding aids, assist clientele to identify and request collection materials.
    Performs other activities as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Ability to engage all levels of a diverse user community in a congenial and productive way. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experienced with collection management systems, library information systems, and Microsoft Office software. Familiar with library and/or archival catalogs and finding aids. Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. Ability to set and continually readjust priorities while responding efficiently to multiple service requests.

SPECIAL SKILLS
    Strong coursework in or knowledge of U.S. History. Coursework in Information/Library Science or Archival Studies
    Deep knowledge of library information systems functionality and operation
    Library cataloging experience

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
PHYSICAL:
Sitting—20%
Standing/Walking—80%
Lifting—frequently lifting up to 20 lbs.; occasionally up to 45 lbs.
Vision—Normal

MENTAL:
Good at problem solving and search techniques. Able to understand and interpret complex policies and procedures for a diverse audience. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. Able to retain concentration and poise while providing service to a diverse user group.

ENVIRONMENT:
Normal interior environment with occasional to frequent exposure to high levels of dust, mildew, and mold.

*Note: Please upload cover letter and resume to the online application

Gain Perspective. Get Inspired. Make History.

Alison M. Greenlee

Librarian

P: 313.982.6100 ext 2509

E: alisong@thehenryford.org

www.thehenryford.org

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The Henry Ford

20900 Oakwood Boulevard

Dearborn, MI 48124