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Under the general direction of the Curator of Avery Classics (rare books), the incumbent administers daily operations in the Avery Classics Reading Room, registering readers, approving requests, and ensuring the security of material by providing surveillance of readers using valuable books, manuscripts, and unbound graphics and ephemera. Pages, shelves, and maintains stack oversight for Classics materials. Pre-order searches CLIO and WorldCat for materials in CLIO, WorldCat, the Avery Card Catalog, and KVK for rare monographs, serials, and ephemera for the Curator of Avery Classics. Physically processes Classics materials, including: flagging, stamping and measuring for and placing in acid-free enclosures. Maintains Classics bibliographic records in CLIO. Handles online requests, email correspondence, mailing/shipping of rare materials. Processes reader photography and publication requests. Assists Curator with support for class instruction and preparation of materials for exhibition and loan. Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Reading knowledge of French, Italian, or German required (language test will be given at time of interview)
Ability to handle bibliographic citations in a variety of Western European languages
Ability to work well with computers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 40 lbs and climb ladders
Ability and judgement to exercise extreme care when working with rare and fragile materials
Strong attention to detail

Special Instructions

Preferred Qualifications