Reading Room Assistant

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; a strong background in the humanities (Art History, History, or Literature) with a focus on rare books and manuscripts desired; ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library, archival, or information studies or equivalent, a plus
2–3 years previous work experience in a special collections library reading room or other relevant experience desired
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to sustain close attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse library users and staff;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Familiarity with Integrated Library Systems (i.e., Voyager or FOLIO)
Familiarity with a major Western foreign language desired (i.e., French, German, Italian, or Spanish)
Ability to handle and move heavy books and boxes and wheel carts of books and other collection objects around campus (25–50 lbs.), extensive walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, climbing up stairs and narrow spaces; ability to work for extended periods on a computer, and tolerate moderate levels of dust and odor generated during normal collection management activities, movement of objects, and cleaning