[LIBJOBS] United States--Ohio--Columbus--Shelving Installation Project Assistant

The Ohio History Connection’s mission is “Spark Discovery of Ohio History!”

Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future.

 

Project Assistant

The Ohio History Connection seeks a Project Assistant for a two-year project to increase storage capacity at the Ohio History Center in Columbus by replacing stationary shelving with mobile shelving. This position is responsible for preparing the Archives/Library stacks for construction, including inventorying, disposing, barcoding, moving and retrieving library and archival materials. The Project Assistant will work closely with the Stacks Coordinator to monitor and assist contract staff during construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with Archives/Library collection activities including circulation, inventory, shelf reading and collection tracking.
• Use CuadraSTAR catalog software and other databases to document holdings, add item records, track location changes and assist with stacks barcoding project.
• Assist with stacks reorganization project, including planning, packing and moving collections.
• Assist with assessment of library and archival materials for conservation and/or disposal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May oversee volunteers and contract staff

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this posting are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in history or library science preferred plus one year’s experience working with library or archival collections.

Personal Attributes:

• Enjoys learning about Ohio history.
• Self-directed and flexible.
• Intuitive and proactive in regards to the needs of others.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Incredible attention to detail.
• Able to work independently without supervision.
• Even-tempered in moments of stress.
• Able to handle multiple tasks.
• Discrete and prudent in discerning confidentiality.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively, and in a timely manner, with diverse audiences having differing levels of knowledge.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits wiliness to try new things.

Mathematical Skills

Intermediate level mathematical skills.

Technical Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office. Familiar with automated collection records systems and library cataloging. 

Reasoning Ability

Accuracy and attention to detail and deadlines. Requires refined reasoning ability with aptitude in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Work Environment

Majority of the work in this position is performed in a library environment; most takes place in library stack and storage areas, with overhead lighting, and industrial HVAC air circulation system.

Note:  All interested applicants should submit a professional cover letter, resume with salary requirements to:  applicant@ohiohistory.org or fax to Human Resources at 614-297-2293.