Good morning,
We have an opening for a Hebraica Library Specialist at the University
of Pennsylvania Libraries. Position description and information on how
to apply is below:
_*Hebraica Library Specialist*_
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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 Romanized Hebrew, based on Hebrew grammar, and skills necessary
for thorough problem-solving and analysis. The position may include
pushing book trucks and occasionally lifting boxes.
*Qualifications:*
*Required:*
·Strong knowledge of modern Hebrew, written and spoken, and of Hebrew
grammar.
·Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
·Ability to work both independently and with others.
·A bachelor's degree.
*Preferred:*
·Experience working with OCLC and bibliographic utilities, and knowledge
of MARC.
·Copy cataloging experience.
·Background in Jewish studies and culture.
·Ability to read Rashi script and touch type in Hebrew.
·Knowledge of Yiddish and/or other Judaic languages.
*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
*To Apply:*
*http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/2534*
For more information or any questions, feel free to contact Elizabeth
Martin at [email protected].
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Elizabeth Martin, PHR
HR Coordinator
Library Human Resources
email: [email protected]
phone: (215) 898-3226
Van Pelt Library
Room 239
3420 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
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