Title : Senior Library Specialist
Location : Providence Rhode Island 02907
Duration : 45 Days
Shift : 1st
Job Description
Performs duties associated with the physical storage and retrieval of materials in the Library Collections Annex (LCA).
Uses industrial lifting equipment requiring specialized training and certification.
Responsible for accuracy and consistency of materials accessioned into inventory control system.
Uses digitization tools to produce and deliver copies of materials requested from Brown library users and members of other institutions.
Provides library users with timely access to library materials through both physical delivery and digitization activities.
Performs scanning and digitizing tasks associated with library services.
Scans journal articles, book chapters and full length books on occasion.
Processes digitized files, reviewing for quality and performs post processing activities, including uploading,downloading or delivering digital files.
Warehouse inventory / warehouse forklift..
- Ability to interpret complicated instructions and use judgment within established
procedures without close supervision
Ability to use computers and computer applicationsAbility to learn new technologies and systems necessary to maintain effective jobperformance
Familiarity with automated inventory control systems preferredCapacity to review and adjust to new workflows as required by changing technologyCertification and training on Raymond Order Picker and Raymond Walkie Stacker LiftTruck will be required
Ability to work at height not exceeding 35 feetPhysical strength and stamina for prolonged standing, lifting, and carrying heavy librarymaterials
Must be able to lift and carry boxes weighing in excess of 40 pounds; good bodymechanics required
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and operate electric lift equipment while at heights up to 35feet
Ability to read fine print, worn print and barcodes with or without assistive technology.Ability to perform work accurately and at reasonable speedGood interpersonal and communication skills.Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.Ability to interact favorably with the public and coworkers2 years
Four-year college or university degree, or two-year degree and two years equivalent experience; or four years equivalent experience required
warehouse forklift exp helpful
excellent attention to detail
Uses specialized equipment (e.g. portable data transport unit, forklift) to retrieve, refile,
shelf trays and boxes in the high density storage area
Loads and unloads boxes, bins, book trucks, and other carriers of library materialsPerforms daily safety check to test operation and function of industrial lifting equipment and recharges and waters industrial lifting equipment as neededVacuums and cleans materials accessioned into the LCACopies and prints duplicate barcodes and affixes to itemsMaintains specialized printersSizes, sorts, counts, and creates batch track worksheetsAdjusts, reconfigures, and labels shelves and consolidates items to utilize shelf space efficientlyScans barcodes into the Annex inventory control systemGenerates and uses inventory control system lists. Maintains inventory control by retrieving, sorting, and re-filing circulating items.Has proficiency with cataloging and inventory programs (e.g. Alma, Caiasoft, LCA inventory control system)Reads and interprets bibliographic citations and verifies that items retrieved match citationsLocates articles and book chapters for scanning requests and produces scanned files, using given citationsRetrieves, searches, scans, and reproduces library material in collaboration with other staffIdentifies and creates digital copies of source material requested for course reserves or resource sharingPrepares retrieved materials for delivery according to a variety of digitization processes and delivery methodsReports technical problems or scanning operational problems to the supervisorScans items to create electronic copies as needed and makes them available to patrons.Identifies problem requests; identifies solutions as appropriate and informs appropriate staff or patronsReceives and processes requests for digitization through various channels, e.g. Alma, email, etc.Performs quality control on digitized media (e.g., checking file quality, naming, etc.) according to established guidelines; modifies digitized media as necessaryKeeps accurate statistics relevant to work performedCommunicates effectively with appropriate library staff within the UniversityProvides customer service and assistance to patrons in support of library services.Verifies and prepares requested items for delivery to campus locationsFolds and assembles trays for use in shelvingProperly handles delicate and fragile materialsPerforms related duties as required
