IS: Special and Digital Collection Associate

Posting Summary:
The Gottesman Libraries is seeking a Special and Digital Collection Associate to help the
Teachers College community become familiar with library resources and services.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Gottesman Libraries is seeking a Special and Digital Collection Associate to help the Teachers College community become familiar with library resources and services. We are particularly interested in applicants who are strongly committed to meeting the research and information needs of students, faculty, and staff, and who wish to gain library expertise through ongoing work and special projects with staff. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in teaching and learning with technology, and be comfortable in adapting to evolving library and educational needs.

While associates may engage in many of the general aspects of Gottesman Libraries' daily operations, this particular position will engage specifically with material that comprises the library’s special collections. Tasks will include handling rare and unique material, assessing and reporting on inventory, providing bibliographic assistance where needed, and identifying preservation and collection issues.

The library offers a collegial professional environment, with opportunities for library learning in tune with the campus community. It is open Monday-Thursday, 9 am- 10 pm; Friday, 9 am- 5 pm; Saturday, 12 pm- 6 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm- 8 pm during major terms.

Responsibilities:
- Assist in locating monographs and materials currently housed in the archives and closed stacks
- Documenting process and best practices
- Weekly updates on progress
- Assisting in Digitization and Scanning Projects
- Assisting in Preservation and Maintenance of Special Collections Material
- Assist in inventory projects
- Additional duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications:
- Very good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience in customer service and administrative support
- Attention to detail
- A commitment to the field of education
- Must be able to abide by the Student Confidentiality Agreement.
- Able to commit to at least 15 hours per week
- Must be a TC student currently enrolled in a degree program and taking at least 1 credit during the fall/spring semesters
- Must be able to abide by Teachers College academic and personnel policies and guidelines, including FERPA, Student Confidentiality Agreement and the Student Privacy Requirements
- Full-time TC employees are not eligible for this position.

Documents required for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover letter
*Applications with missing documents will not be considered

Please note:
*This position is not eligible for tuition credits.

Scheduling
Student work schedules are based on the needs of the department and the student’s academic schedule. Students should discuss their schedules with the hiring manager/supervisor during the interview process. Hiring managers/supervisors will make every attempt to accommodate students’ needs.

Work Limitations
During the academic year, students may not hold appointments or any combination of appointments totaling more than 27 hours per week (International students may work up to 20 hours). Interim Student (IS) may hold other non-exempt positions (i.e. FWS, CA, AF) and must not exceed the maximum total allowable 27 hours per week. IS cannot hold a TA or RA position simultaneously with their IS position.

Student Learning Outcomes
Student employees will have the opportunity to develop and/or build on the following competencies while working in this position:
- Career and Self-Development
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Technology (Software or equipment)

Salary Range:

$20/HR

Work Modality:

Student Employee - Onsite