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Temporary Rare Book Cataloging Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... catalog copy, preparing bibliographies and book lists, and maintaining card catalogs and book shelves. * Coordinates and trains work study students and part-time temporary staff for library tasks ...

... catalog copy, preparing bibliographies and book lists, and maintaining card catalogs and book shelves. * Coordinates and trains work study students and part-time temporary staff for library tasks ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Rare Book Cataloging vs Temporary Book Cataloging?

AspectTemporary Rare Book CatalogingTemporary Book Cataloging
CredentialsCataloging experience, familiarity with rare books, library science backgroundCataloging experience, library science background
Work EnvironmentSpecial collections departments, archives, rare book librariesPublic and academic libraries, general collections
Industry UsageUsed in institutions handling rare, valuable, or fragile booksCommon in standard library settings for general collections

Temporary Rare Book Cataloging focuses on cataloging rare, valuable, and fragile books, requiring specialized knowledge of rare book handling and cataloging standards. Temporary Book Cataloging involves cataloging general collections in libraries without the specialized focus on rarity. Both roles require library science skills, but the rare book role demands additional expertise in rare materials and preservation.

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Sr. Library Clerk (Temp PT)

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Community College of Allegheny County
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees

Part-time, Temporary

Posted 20 days ago


Community College Of Allegheny County rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

213th of 633 rated colleges and universities


Job description

  1. Provides quality customer service to both internal and external customers.
  2. Performs and oversees the Processing, Circulation, Periodicals, and/or functions of the library; checking in/out materials; placing holds on materials; calculator rentals; registering community members; document every question/answer in appropriate software.
  3. Assists in the interlibrary loan of materials and coordinates the notification and collection of overdue materials; including notating the student account in college ERP system, collection of either the materials of the fines that have been assessed/or that it has been ended/paid.
  4. Assists patrons and faculty: scheduling study rooms/library conference room; the use of microfiche/film and various AV equipment; reserve materials per faculty request every semester;  respond to emails and regular mail
  5. Assists in taking inventory of materials and requisitions personnel, equipment, books and supplies as needed; maintains various statistics and prepares related reports.
  6. Coordinates various work assignments; reviews the work of subordinate personnel; assists in the training of new personnel. Notifies supervisor of work-study and temp status
  7. Performs routine library assignments involved in searching records for catalog copy, preparing bibliographies and book lists, and maintaining card catalogs and book shelves.
  8. Coordinates and trains work study students and part-time temporary staff for library tasks, also participates in the hiring of work study students.
  9. Perform all duties in accordance with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements, board policies and administrative regulations and directives.
  10. Performs other clerical duties for specific/unique needs of the department.
  11. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

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