---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lee Shiflett <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:44 AM Subject: Fwd: [ACAT] Job Opening: Hebraica Library Specialist at Penn Libraries, Philadelphia, PA To: LIS job announcements <[email protected]>
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jasmin Nof <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 11:28 AM Subject: [ACAT] Job Opening: Hebraica Library Specialist at Penn Libraries, Philadelphia, PA To: [email protected] Good morning, We have a position opening for a Hebraica Library Specialist at the Penn Libraries in Philadelphia, PA. A complete position description as well as information on how to apply is below. Please direct any questions to Elizabeth Martin at [email protected]. Thank you, Jasmin Nof -- Jasmin Nof Hebraica Cataloging Librarian University of Pennsylvania Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center 3420 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206 T. 215-746-6397 F. 215-573-9610 [email protected] *Penn Libraries Hebraica Library Specialist* *Duties:* Working under the direction of both the Acquisitions Librarian and the Hebraica Cataloger, with minimal supervision, the incumbent will both acquire and describe Hebraica materials in accordance with the Library Specialist position description in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Hebraica Library Specialist will be responsible for both routine and complicated ordering, receipt, and payment of print monographs (including multi-part extended orders) for multiple locations. The incumbent will also perform complex copy cataloging of Hebraica materials as appropriate, and will create original brief bibliographic records as needed, involving advanced searching ability in both Voyager and OCLC. In both areas, acquisitions and cataloging, the incumbent will employ skills necessary for thorough problem-solving and analysis. The position may include pushing book trucks and occasionally lifting boxes. *Qualifications* A Bachelor's Degree is required and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. *REQUIRED:* LANGUAGE -- Strong knowledge, written and spoken, of modern Hebrew, including grammar on which the rules for Romanization are based. Knowledge of Yiddish desirable. Strong background in Jewish Studies and culture. Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and with others. *HIGHLY PREFERRED:* Extensive background working with bibliographic utilities and knowledge of MARC. Copy cataloging experience on OCLC. *Compensation and Benefits:* Salary is set by AFSCME Local 590 Collective Bargaining Agreement, and includes a generous benefits package, additional information available at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/**benefits.asp<http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp> *To Apply:* Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application that addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along with their resume, as well as complete an on-line employment application at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/**applicants/Central?quickFind=**198159<http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=198159> Alternatively, you may search by reference #130835294 at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. -- *************************************************************************** AUTOCAT quoting guide: http://www.cwu.edu/~dcc/**Autocat/copyright.html<http://www.cwu.edu/~dcc/Autocat/copyright.html> E-mail AUTOCAT listowners: [email protected].**edu<[email protected]> Search AUTOCAT archives: http://listserv.syr.edu/**archives/autocat.html<http://listserv.syr.edu/archives/autocat.html> By posting messages to AUTOCAT, the author does not cede copyright *************************************************************************** -- Lee Shiflett, Professor Library and Information Studies 445 New SOE Building UNCG Greensboro, NC 27402 (336) 256-1313
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