Information Resources Specialist Senior (Hebrew and Yiddish language) The following library (non-librarian) position in the Judaica/Hebraica unit of the Near East Division of Library Area Programs has recently been posted at the University of Michigan University Library. With the exception of the hourswhich for some reason, are listed as "15" on the University's Career Websiteand text in square brackets [added to clarify some ambiguous sections], what is reproduced below is exactly as it appears in the official position announcement; if you go to the site to apply for this opening, please keep this discrepancy in mind: this is a one-third [1/3] time position, and thus is 13 hours/week, not 15:
Department: Library Area Programs Job Title: Information Resources Specialist Senior (Hebrew and Yiddish language) Hours: 13 hours/week FLSA: Exempt Target Salary Range: $16,000 - $17,000 annually for this 13 hr./week position, depending on qualifications and experience of selected candidate. NOTE: A review of applications will begin on February 29, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. DUTIES: Cataloging and cataloging support: Performs complex original and copy cataloging, and classification of materials in all formats in Hebrew [and] Yiddish. Creates and edits MARC records (including multiscript Hebrew and/or Yiddish records for materials in the Hebrew alphabet) according to nationally and locally established procedures and standards. Performs local name and series authority work in conformity with local and national standards. Performs complex local catalog maintenance. Acquisitions: Serials check-in and oversight of approval plan invoices or may supervise hourly Near East staff. NATURE OF CONTACTS: The person in this position: reports to the Judaica Curator; works closely with other Near East Division staff, counterparts in other Area Programs units, and other external technical services staff, to coordinate technical processing and to expedite access to resources; responds to staff and public requests for information, or directs these requests to appropriate staff according to unit guidelines. Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree. Experience in an academic or research library or comparable experience. Good reading knowledge of Hebrew and/or Yiddish. Ability to perform detailed work precisely, quickly, and independently. Ability to adapt to change and work in a production oriented environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with others. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of an additional Hebrew script language. Familiarity with Jewish history and culture. Some graduate coursework in Jewish studies. Familiarity with OCLC/Connexion, Aleph, or comparable computer systems. Knowledge of MARC format, AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification and other applicable cataloging standards. END OF OFFICIAL POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT To apply, go to the University of Michigan's Careers website at http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/ ___________________________________________________________ Elliot H. Gertel Irving M. Hermelin Curator of Judaica President, Research Libraries, Archives, & Special Collections Division of the Association of Jewish Libraries The University of Michigan [EMAIL PROTECTED] University Library Area Programs 734-936-2367 (phone) 111-C Hatcher Graduate Library North 734-763-6743 (fax) Near East Division Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1205 http://www.lib.umich.edu/area/Near.East/judaica.html http://www.lib.umich.edu/rrs/egertel Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
