Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

BAARB student assistants help in the preservation and care of
Boatwright Library's distinctive collections in the Galvin Rare
Book Room and Archives by working with rare books and
historical manuscript materials. This work may include
processing and filing collections, data entry, transcription of
historical materials, shelving items, and assisting with research
requests.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
• Process gift book donations for review and possible retention, and
creates bibliographies of donated materials.
• Provide data entry of collection information and related metadata.
• Process collections of historical materials, following guidelines,
directions, and best practices in handling items.
• Help with inventories, shelf reading, identifying preservation
concerns, and preparing materials for exhibits.
• May assist with transcribing historical materials.
• May provide research assistance as needed for internal and/or external requests.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Accurate, detail oriented with dependable work habits.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Knowledge of MS Word, basic computer skills
• Works individually with little supervision.
• Works hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPLEXITY
• Computer skills
• Familiarity with library call numbers and shelving organization
• Ability to perform moderately complex tasks requiring training
• Attention to detail and accurate work
• Ability to be flexible with duties assigned
DECISION-MAKING, INITIATIVE, ACCOUNTABILITY
• Moderate to high decision-making ability
• Moderate to high initiative
• High accountability in all phases of assigned duties
• Work is performed within established procedures and policies and under
supervision
• Non-routine problems and decisions referred to supervisor

An ideal candidate needs to be able to work independently with a minimum
amount of direction and be able to prioritize tasks. They need to exercise
good judgment and know when to ask questions of staff before making decisions.

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.