Job Description
About the Library AnnexThe Library Annex is a state-of-the-art high-density facility with a climate-controlled environment of 50-55 F and 30-35% relative humidity. It consists of five modules built between 1978 and 2004 and provides a clean and secure home for library materials in various formats. Access to materials is provided by electronic and physical document delivery with a 24-hour turn-around time or using an on-site reading room equipped with wireless access, computers, printer, copiers, and microform readers. Currently, the Library Annex serves primarily as a storage facility for lesser-used materials from the on-campus collections of CUL and carries significant responsibilities for housing and preserving the Rare and Manuscript Collections print heritage materials. The Library Annex is committed to providing adequate protection and security for this historic material.The OpportunityThese Large-Scale Digitization Project Assistant positions are one-year term appointments, with benefits, and with possibility of extension. Under the supervision of the Google Project Manager or the Annex Administrative Supervisor, the person in this position will be responsible for the preparation of outgoing and incoming shipments for a large digitization project that involves meeting specific deadline dates.
Responsibilities + Skills
Large-Scale Digitization Project Assistants work, on-site at the Library Annex, located on Bookbank Drive (take Route 366 to Palm Rd, near the Cornell apple orchard). Core work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:40AM to 4:00PM.
Education
Locate, retrieve, and process library materials for outgoing shipments.Check-in and reshelve materials for incoming shipments.
Experience