<div dir="ltr">The Henry Ford (Dearborn, MI) is looking for a part-time Technical Services Specialist. Please see the full description below. Apply online a<font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">t </span></font><a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/about/employment/job-postings/?category=Historical+Resources&AppliTrackJobId=370&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1">https://www.thehenryford.org/about/employment/job-postings/?category=Historical+Resources&AppliTrackJobId=370&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1</a>
<br><br>Technical Services Specialist (part time) <br>JobID: 370<br> <br>Position Type: <br> Historical Resources/Archives and Library<br><br>Date Posted:<br> 3/2/2016<br><br>Location:<br> The Henry Ford<br><br>Technical Services Specialist (part-time position)<br><br>*Note: Please upload cover letter and resume to the online application<br><br>SUMMARY OF PURPOSE<br>The Technical Services Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of technical duties to support functions of the Library. Works as part of the team responsible for providing access to the collections of The Henry Ford. Responsible for a variety of collections services in the Reading Room; assisting and orienting both public and internal clientele. Participates in special projects and collections work as assigned.<br> <br>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<br> Participates in the acquisition of materials, including purchasing, cataloging, and processing books, trade literature, periodicals, microforms, journals, databases and videos. Tracks expenses for Library budget.<br> Generates interlibrary loan requests to other libraries on behalf of THF staff. Fulfills interlibrary loan requests from other libraries.<br> Perform a variety of library collection maintenance tasks, such as: daily shelving, shelf reading, searching for missing items, shifting collections, identification of collection material in need of preservation or reorganization.<br> Greet and register all clients. Provide an overview of services and policies. Answer reference questions about the collections and refer questions to Reference Staff as needed.<br> Introduce and explain circulation procedures to clientele. Use library system software to check books in and out to eligible clientele and generate notices. Record registration and circulation statistics.<br> Using the integrated library system, the EMu content management system, manual catalogs and finding aids, assist clientele to identify and request collection materials. <br> Performs other activities as necessary.<br><br>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<br>Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Ability to engage all levels of a diverse user community in a congenial and productive way. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experienced with collection management systems, library information systems, and Microsoft Office software. Familiar with library and/or archival catalogs and finding aids. Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. Ability to set and continually readjust priorities while responding efficiently to multiple service requests.<br><br>SPECIAL SKILLS<br> Strong coursework in or knowledge of U.S. History. Coursework in Information/Library Science or Archival Studies<br> Deep knowledge of library information systems functionality and operation<br> Library cataloging experience<br><br> <br>PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL<br>PHYSICAL: <br>Sitting—20%<br>Standing/Walking—80%<br>Lifting—frequently lifting up to 20 lbs.; occasionally up to 45 lbs.<br>Vision—Normal<br> <br>MENTAL:<br>Good at problem solving and search techniques. Able to understand and interpret complex policies and procedures for a diverse audience. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. Able to retain concentration and poise while providing service to a diverse user group. <br> <br>ENVIRONMENT: <br>Normal interior environment with occasional to frequent exposure to high levels of dust, mildew, and mold.<br> <br>*Note: Please upload cover letter and resume to the online application<br><br><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="1664520535__MailAutoSig"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)">--</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)">Gain Perspective. Get Inspired.</span></span><span><b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(199,70,38)"> Make History.</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)"></span></span><span><b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(199,70,38)">Alison M. Greenlee</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)" lang="IT"> </span></span><a href="http://www.thehenryford.org/" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(5,99,193)" lang="IT">www.thehenryford.org</span></span><span></span></a><span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)" lang="IT"></span></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)"></span></span><span><b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(199,70,38)">The Henry Ford</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)"></span></span>
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<span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:rgb(84,88,90)">Dearborn, MI 48124</span></span><br> <br></div>