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Good morning,<br>
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We have a position opening for a Hebraica Library Specialist at the
Penn Libraries in Philadelphia, PA. A complete position description
as well as information on how to apply is below. Please direct any
questions to me at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:martinev@upenn.edu">martinev@upenn.edu</a>.<br>
<br>
thank you,<br>
Elizabeth Martin<br>
<br>
<b>Penn Libraries Hebraica Library Specialist</b><br>
<p><strong>Duties:</strong><br>
Working under the direction of both the Acquisitions Librarian and
the Hebraica Cataloger, with minimal supervision, the incumbent
will both acquire and describe Hebraica materials in accordance
with the Library Specialist position description in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement. The Hebraica Library Specialist will be
responsible for both routine and complicated ordering, receipt,
and payment of print monographs (including multi-part extended
orders) for multiple locations. The incumbent will also perform
complex copy cataloging of Hebraica materials as appropriate, and
will create original brief bibliographic records as needed,
involving advanced searching ability in both Voyager and OCLC. In
both areas, acquisitions and cataloging, the incumbent will employ
skills necessary for thorough problem-solving and analysis. The
position may include pushing book trucks and occasionally lifting
boxes.
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong><br>
A Bachelor's Degree is required and 0 to 1 year of experience or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
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<strong>REQUIRED:</strong><br>
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LANGUAGE -- Strong knowledge, written and spoken, of modern
Hebrew, including grammar on which the rules for Romanization are
based. Knowledge of Yiddish desirable.
Strong background in Jewish Studies and culture.
Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to pay attention
to detail.
Ability to work both independently and with others.
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<strong>HIGHLY PREFERRED:</strong><br>
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Extensive background working with bibliographic utilities and
knowledge of MARC.
Copy cataloging experience on OCLC.
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<p><strong>Compensation and Benefits:</strong><br>
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Salary is set by AFSCME Local 590 Collective Bargaining Agreement,
and includes a generous benefits package, additional information
available at <a href="http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp">http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp</a></p>
<p><strong>To Apply:</strong><br>
<br>
Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application
that addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along
with their resume, as well as complete an on-line employment
application at <a
href="http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=198159">http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=198159</a>
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<br>
Alternatively, you may search by reference #130835294 at <a
href="http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs">http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs</a>.</p>
<p>The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.</p>
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Elizabeth Martin, PHR
Library Human Resources
email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:martinev@pobox.upenn.edu">martinev@pobox.upenn.edu</a>
phone: (215) 898-3226
Van Pelt Library
Room 239
3420 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206</pre>
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