Full Time Job - Library Services Specialist

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POSITION TITLE: Library Services Specialist (Job # 035)
CLOSING DATE: 2016-08-31

CATEGORY: Clerical/Administrative/Office
PERSONNEL STATUS: Nonexempt, Full-time, Regular
DEPARTMENT: Library

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Acquisitions Coordinator, the incumbent will join the Technical Services Department of the Library and will be responsible for receiving and processing materials that are shelf-ready. Specific duties include: performing basic database maintenance for library collections in several databases for a variety of materials including weeding and transferring library collections materials; copying cataloging gift materials and materials for the Resource Center for Language and Culture; assisting with other projects such as metadata creation for digitized collections; following detailed established procedures for receiving and cataloging materials; making decisions based on established procedures to determine the appropriate course of action to take; and performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Bachelor's degree and one year of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and able to exercise initiative in applying rules, procedures and instructions. Proficiency in using library technology, software and databases strongly desired. Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

SALARY: Pay Range 10 (starting at $36,178) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program

APPLICATION: Applications are available for download on our website at: www.umbc.edu/hr/employmentor by calling 410-455-2337 for an application (a cover letter and resume may be submitted in addition to the application). Interested and qualified candidates must submit a UMBC application (indicate position title and Job #035 on the application) no later than August 31, 2016 to: UMBC Department of Human Resources, 532 Administration Building, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

UMBC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER