Employment

JobNumber: 33721

Department:
Manuscripts

Description:
THIS IS A CAMPUS INTERNAL POSTING, ONLY CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY. While the regular schedule will be Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00, this position requires a flexible schedule with work on some evenings, some Saturdays, and some university holidays.

Qualifications:
Four years of library experience or equivalency. Knowledge of specialized library techniques and principles, as well as research and organizational skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Some supervisory experience preferred.

Duties:
1) Oversee all the manuscript collections, located in various areas. 2) Intake new collections in the Manuscripts Division, and oversee a system for maintaining intellectual and physical control of the manuscript collections. 3) Process collections in the three assigned subject areas, and preparing finding aids. 4) Providing four or more hours reference service weekly. 5) Supervise part-time student employees. 6) Responsible for the Manuscript of the Month display outside the Special Collections Reading Room. 7) Other duties as assigned.

Other:
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Manuscripts Curator, assists in the intake of new manuscript collections; responsible for managing the manuscript collections in the off-site storage facility and in ARC, as well as keeping up-to-date the location guide for all manuscript collections; responsible for three of the following five areas in the Manuscripts Division: Arts, Architecture, Communications & Broadcasting, Politics & Government, and Science & Medicine; Responsible for manuscript displays and arrangements, reference work, and supervision of part-time employees.

Hours:
40 hours per week.

Pay:
$9.87 - $13.17 per hour, depending upon qualifications.

Date Posted:
07/15/2008

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JobNumber: 33722

Department:
Manuscripts

Description:
THIS IS A CAMPUS INTERNAL POSTING, ONLY CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY. While the regular schedule will be Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00, this position requires a flexible schedule with work on some evenings, some Saturdays, and some university holidays.

Qualifications:
Four years of library experience or equivalency. Knowledge of specialized library techniques and principles, as well as research and organizational skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Some supervisory experience preferred.

Duties:
1) Be responsible of all EAD (Encoded Archival Description) inventories created in the Manuscripts Division, and making sure that they conform to EAD standards and best practices. 2) Coordinate with IT, PC Systems, and others throughout the library on data management and EAD issues. 3) Process collections in the three assigned subject areas, and preparing finding aids. 4) Providing four or more hours reference service weekly. 5) Supervise part-time student employees. 6) This position may also include locating and aiding in the acquisition of collections. 8) Other duties as assigned.

Other:
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Manuscripts Curator, will be in charge of all EAD (Encoded Archival Description) inventories produced in the Manuscripts Division. This oversight will include reading all new EAD inventories and making sure that they all meet the standards required. Will coordinate with IT, PC Systems, and others throughout the library on data management and EAD issues. Provides collection development, acquisition, processing, preservation, EAD and other bibliographic control, and reference service for three of the following six areas in the Manuscripts Division: Arts, Architecture, Communications & Broadcasting, Politics & Government, Religion & Philosophy, and Science & Medicine. Also responsible for supervising part-time employees.

Hours:
40 hours per week.

Pay:
$9.87 - $13.17 per hour, depending upon qualifications.

Date Posted:
07/15/2008

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JobNumber: 33726

Department:
SpecColl Multimedia

Description:
THIS IS A CAMPUS INTERNAL POSITING, ONLY CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY. Regular hours will be Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00, some evening/weekend hours may be needed.

Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of film, audio and video aesthetic; Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies; Strong familiarity with the principles of film and video duplication and preservation; at least one year experience working in the archival field; experience working with archival audio-visual materials; desire to create a thriving archive of film and video art for the greater Salt Lake community; demonstrated ability usine EAD (Encoded Archival Description), Adobe Premiere Pro, Sniper Telecine, Cinecap Pro.; experience working with local filmmaking community; ability to move 50 pounds of weight; demonstrated writing ability; demonstrated organizational ability.

Duties:
Organize the collections in a coherent manner, and ensure that damaged or fragile tapes and/or films receive proper conservation treatments. House the audio-visual collections in proper materials and according to accepted conservation and archival principles. Provide reference services for patrons requesting AV materials in person, by telephone, mail, or email. Process and describe collections on archival containers and in the Encoded Archival Description (EAD) database, which includes the following: an information page, content and scope statement, an inventory and an item-by-item index. Digitize selected holding for patron access and donor needs on a case-by-case basis. Write and disseminate press releases and promotional materials to raise awareness for the Utah Independent Film Archive and AV Archive. Meet with local filmmakers, both student and professional, and collect original works from these artists. Maintain statistical records of the section's holdings and transactions and if necessary be ready to prepare reports based on these records. Make recommendations for purchasing supplies, equipment, and changes of policy and procedures for the Multimedia Archives. Assist the Multimedia Archivist with collection development by making recommendations for acquiring new collections. Participate in other Department, Division and Library activities as assigned.

Other:
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Multimedia Archivist, the Moving Image & Sound Archivist will be responsible for providing bibliographic control, reference service and outreach for the Multimedia Archive's holdings consisting of film, video and audio collections.

Hours:
40 hours per week.

Pay:
$28,500 - $31,500 annually, depending upon qualifications.

Date Posted:
07/16/2008

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JobNumber: 33767

Department:
Preservation and Binding

Description:
Schedule will be Monday-Friday daytime hours.

Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor's degree in History, Art, Humanities, Library Science, or a related field or equivalency plus one year directly related experience. Advanced degree in a related field or a conservation certificate plus additional years of experience preferred. Knowledge of conservation and preservation principles and demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description, including the ability to implement proper preservation packing and shipping procedures, required. Demonstrated effective human relations and communication skills, as well as experience supervising, teaching and training others. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: At the time of employment, the incumbent must be able to perform a broad range of complex book and paper conservation treatments, manage tasks at hand, and complete work in a timely fashion. The position requires the incumbent to carry out thorough examinations of objects or collections in preparation for treatment, and to document treatment proposals and final reports in writing and with photographic images. The incumbent must be able to work independently and with supervision on a wide range of book and paper conservation treatments. The incumbent is required to complete projects by providing proper housings for treated objects, including boxing, matting, and polyester film encapsulation. PREFERENCES: It is desirable for the incumbent to be able to perform a complex range of book and paper conservation techniques, including: dry cleaning, consolidation, flattening, mending, filling (including leaf-casting), toning, mount repair and removal, lining, tape removal, stain reduction, washing, deacidification, bleaching, sizing, use of enzymes, and be able to repair bookbindings ranging in date from Renaissance to moder 21st century materials, including photo albums. The incumbent is expected to contribute to reular laboratory maintenance, locate and order raw materials, help with emergency preparedness planning and recovery, and participate meaningfully in the ongoing operation of a dynamic research library's conservation lab. Over time, the incumbent is expected to develop their technical knowledge, skills and abilities through reading, participation in in-house training opportunities, and attendance at professional workshops and conferences, and be able to effectively disseminate this information to colleagues.

Duties:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Performs book and paper conservation treatments for rare books, archival documents, maps, and some photographic print material in accordance with standards of quality and productivity established by the Preservation Librarian. 2) Examines and documents, in writing and with photographs (as appropriate), the current condition of rare and intrinsically valuable material. Recommends treatment proposals to curatorial staff and with their concurrence, implements appropriate conservation treatment procedures balancing the material's current physical and chemical condition, historical structure and makeup, and projected future use. 3) Maintains close working relationships with all members of the Preservation Division. Maintains good communication with the collection's curators (Rare Books, Middle East, Western Americana, Manuscripts, Fine Arts Locked Case, and Government Documents Locked Case, Maps, etc.) and helps them determine collection-wide preservation priorities for rare materials. 4) Develops and maintains productive work-flow patterns and procedures. Maintains condition and treatment reports and monthly statistical records for accountability purposes (ARL statistics, etc.). 5)Trains hourly subordinates and monitors quality control and productivity issues. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 6) Investigates, develops, and implements innovative and useful approaches to treatment, housing, and departmental organization and training to help improve the library's conservation program. Remains professionally engaged and participates in professional development activities. 7) Investigates sources of equipment, materials of appropriate permanence and durability, and tools required to appropriately perform conservation treatment. Helps maintain accountability for supplies in terms of reordering, storage, and use of off-cuts. 8) Helps maintain machinery and equipment throughout the lab. Helps supervise safe employee handling of various chemicals, tools, and equipment. 9) Participates as a member of the University of Utah's Disaster Response Team and, in emergency situations, helps implement recovery procedures campus-wide under the direction of the Preservation Librarian. 10) Participates in special projects where expertise in book and paper conservation is required, including, but not limited to designing and executing presentation bindings, boxes, mats, and frames, as well as work for private clientele. 11) In consultation with the Preservation Librarian, provides technical reference information to members of the library, university, city, and state, related but not limited to material perservation, conservation treatment referral, and disaster response and recovery.

Other:
JOB SUMMARY: The position is part of the Preservation Department which is responsible for maintaining the library's collections in usable condition for as long as required. Reporting to the Preservation Librarian, the incumbent performs paper conservation and bookbinding for the library's rare collections, material characterized by its historical significance, high monetary value, or both. The position is responsible for implementing policies and treatment procedures to achieve the greatest preservation benefit for the largest number of ojects within the collection.

Hours:
40 hours per week.

Pay:
$33,086 - $43,000, depending upon qualifications.

Date Posted:
07/17/2008

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JobNumber: 10011

Department:
Interlibrary Loan

Description:
Monday - Friday: 4 hour block between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) THIS IS A WORK-STUDY ONLY POSITION, MUST HAVE A CURRENT WORK-STUDY GRANT TO APPLY.

Qualifications:
Excellent English comprehension and written skills; computer literate with typing skills of at least 35 wpm.; proficient in searching the Marriott Library catalog and databases; demonstrating good problem solving skills and attention to detail are required in a fast paced working environment. Public service oriented.

Duties:
Verifying ownership and availability of the Marriott Library collection, pulling books and various materials from the collection, scanning, photocopying and other duties as assigned.

Hours:
19 hours per week.

Pay:
$8.00 per hour.

Date Posted:
07/14/2008

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JobNumber: 10012

Department:
Library Safety and Security

Description:
Hiring for 10 positions. Various schedules at this time are available. Night shifts will be 10p.m.-2a.m. with a $2.00 differential pay that is for those shifts only. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENTS.

Qualifications:
Individuals must demonstrate good human relations, communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Willingness to work holidays is a must.

Duties:
This position is a customer service position, and individuals will provide a wide variety of building-related information as well as circulation assistance. Officers will provide a security presence by monitoring the building's entrance, conducting regular building rounds, enforcing library policies, and responding to situations that may require immediate attention.

Hours:
20 hours per week.

Pay:
$7.50 per hour.

Date Posted:
07/14/2008

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JobNumber: 10013

Department:
Manuscripts

Description:
Mainly M-F daytime hours, but must be able to work two shifts of two hours apiece at the Special Collections Reference desk, as well as flexible enough to work a Saturday shift if necessary. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENTS.

Qualifications:
Must have a writing background, be fluent in English and computer literate.

Duties:
Processing manuscript collections under the supervision of full-time staff in one of these areas: Religion, Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies, Political Science, Humanities, and Recreation and Leisure. The Recreation and Leisure position will be processing the Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOC) Papers. A register or inventory must be written in Encoded Archival Description (EAD), suitable for posting in the library catalog.

Hours:
19 hours per week.

Pay:
$9.00 per hour.

Date Posted:
07/14/2008

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JobNumber: 10014

Department:
Digital Technologies

Description:
Mainly Monday - Friday daytime hours; evening and weekend hours may be needed. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENTS. JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Digital Productions Supervisor, the Scanning Technician assists in the development of the Marriott Library's digital library by creating digital scans of original materials, using a variety of scanning equipment. He/she works collaboratively with other members of Digital Technologies to complete digitization projects on time, according to specification and within budget.

Qualifications:
Exposure to scanning equipment and software; Ability to take direction and work both independently and collaboratively; Attention to details; Ability to communicate effectively; Strong focus on user service; Willingness to learn new skills and technologies. PREFER experience digitizing a variety of physical materials and formats; Experience in photo/image editiing software (e.g. PhotoShop) and digital collection management software (e.g. CONTENTdm).

Duties:
Scan all formats using a variety of scanning equipment: flatbed scanner, overhead scanner, film scanner, digital camera; Apply metadata to digitized files; Enter digitized files into the digital collection management system, if needed; Communicate with external clients, as needed.

Hours:
19 hours per week.

Pay:
$8.00 - $9.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Date Posted:
07/21/2008

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JobNumber: 10015

Department:
Reserve

Description:
Two positions (1st) M-F 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (2nd) M-F 7 a.m. - noon. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENTS.

Qualifications:
Good communiction skills, six months experience working with the public and strong public service attitude. Computer and handling of money experience. Prefer 35 wpm typing skill.

Duties:
Assisting patrons at the Reserve/Cashier desk. other duties as assigned.

Hours:
19-20 hours per week.

Pay:
$7.50 per hour.

Date Posted:
07/21/2008

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JobNumber: 10016

Department:
Reserve

Description:
Flexible; will include afternoons, evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENTS.

Qualifications:
Good communication skills, six months experience working with the public and strong public service attitude. Computer and handling of money experience. Prefer 35 wpm typing skill.

Duties:
Assisting patrons at the Reserve/Cashier desk. Other duties as assigned.

Hours:
19 hours per week.

Pay:
$7.50 per hour.

Date Posted:
07/21/2008

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