Library Specialist

Description

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides complex library user services and research assistance to the university and external communities.
• Provides access to information, resources, and materials by using a specialized knowledge of electronic databases, microcomputer applications, complex reference tools, and/or foreign languages; these may include the Internet, CD-ROMs, and on-line databases.
• May create bibliographic access to research materials (government documents, manuscripts, and other resources) using a specialized knowledge of national standards, electronic reference sources, and complex reference tools.
• May provide physical access to materials employing specialized techniques relating to conservation, binding, reproduction, and/or reformatting.
• May verify bibliographic information on-line and prepare requests for borrowing and lending of library materials through Interlibrary loan or other means.
• May hire, train and supervise student staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related work experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Positions in this classification may require computer skills, proficiency in a foreign language or other special skills.

**Please view full job description at https://libraries.emory.edu/about/employment-emory-libraries. **

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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