What are the responsibilities and job description for the FamilySearch Library Scanning Center Full-Time Intern position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
Department purpose
Help individuals and families fulfill their divinely appointed responsibility to search out their families and perform for them the sacred ordinances of the temple.
Patron Services mission in that purpose
Provide experiences which engage, retain, and inspire guests and helpers to discover, gather, and connect to their family.
Job objectives within that mission
Ensure that the FamilySearch Library’s collection is digitized for the Digital Library and is current, relevant, accurate, and accessible in such a manner that it will engage, retain, and inspire guests and helpers to discover, gather, and connect to their family.
This position requires you to be on-site at the FamilySearch Library (Salt Lake City). Will be required to work a few days a month at the Headquarters Storage Building (West Valley).
Responsibilities
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Department purpose
Help individuals and families fulfill their divinely appointed responsibility to search out their families and perform for them the sacred ordinances of the temple.
Patron Services mission in that purpose
Provide experiences which engage, retain, and inspire guests and helpers to discover, gather, and connect to their family.
Job objectives within that mission
Ensure that the FamilySearch Library’s collection is digitized for the Digital Library and is current, relevant, accurate, and accessible in such a manner that it will engage, retain, and inspire guests and helpers to discover, gather, and connect to their family.
This position requires you to be on-site at the FamilySearch Library (Salt Lake City). Will be required to work a few days a month at the Headquarters Storage Building (West Valley).
Responsibilities
- Prepare collection items to be scanned by updating/correcting the catalog, assessing copyright status, cutting spine, etc.
- Assist in overseeing the scanning center operation at the FamilySearch Library
- Assist in overseeing and training missionaries
- Process books from storage (check catalog, make corrections, determine next steps)
- Work closely with members of the team to collaborate on a variety of assignments
- Create and communicate clear metric and reporting measures
- Regular meetings with several teams across the department
- Understand, maintain, and create best practices for the book scanning operation workflow
- Additional responsibilities may include correcting cataloging errors, removal and shifting of collection, supervise and train missionaries, create training material, coordinate projects, and other assignments as needed
- Proficiency in office/clerical and library functions normally developed through at least 2 years of post-high school experience as a clerk/secretary or librarian. Preferred: Completed or currently enrolled in a MLS/MLIS program, or the equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create and cultivate working relationships with individuals across many teams.
- Advanced personal computer skills and demonstrated advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Be self-directed on assignments and responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the work.
- Ability to set priorities.
- Manage time and assignments in a productive manner
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Seek guidance and direction from the Spirit regarding individual work contributions
- Ability to lead and inspire
- Knowledge of a Library catalog system preferred.
- To qualify for a Full-Time intern position, you must be currently enrolled in school or have graduated within the last year and be temple worthy
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
