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Be part of an organization that makes History every day! Join a highly motivated team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to inspiring, enriching and engaging all Idahoans by leading the state in preserving, sharing and using history and cultural resources relevant to today to inform and influence the future.
The Idaho State Historical Society is a trusted guide through the state’s history and how it has shaped every aspect of our lives, our land, our communities, our government and our people. Created in 1881 and established as a state agency in 1907, the Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) is an extraordinary system of cultural and historic resources comprised of the Idaho State Museum, Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Historic Sites Program.
SUMMARY
The primary focus of the Library Assistant 3 is providing reference services to Idaho State Archives (ISA) patrons, state agencies and Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) staff members. The Library Assistant 3 is responsible for staffing the reference desk, responding to research inquiries and providing public access to collections held at the Idaho State Archives. The incumbent will work with the Reference Archivist in maintaining a user-centered approach improving the research center services in ways that will make conducting historical research increasingly accessible and user-friendly.
ABILITIES
- Deliver high-quantity, error-free work products in a complex, dynamic environment
- Manage and prioritize numerous, concurrent projects
- Adapt readily to new institutional best practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Abe to interact professionally and appropriately with staff, volunteers, and the public
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant database software
- Effective problem-solving and adaptability skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to change.
- Interact professionally and effectively with a wide variety of personalities within and outside the agency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Bibliographic search strategies are typically gained by approximately two years’ library work experience such as copy cataloging, searching ordering, verifying bibliographic data and existence of items not on hand.
- Library classification schemes and descriptive cataloging standards are typically gained by approximately two years’ library work experience such as copy or original cataloging, assigning classification numbers (i.e. LC or Dewey.)
- Using a variety of bibliographic sources and reference tools used in cataloging and acquisitions requirements are typically met by approximately two years’ library work experience such as searching bibliographic databases (i.e. Books In Print, EBSCO, vendor files) or bibliographic utilities (i.e. WLN, RLIN, OCLC.)
- Library organization, services, technical service practices and terminology requirements are typically gained by approximately two years’ library work experience OR successful completion of two college level courses covering selection and review tools, library organization, and /or department functions.
Experience:
- Coordinating, planning, and organizing library activities using computer applications software; training or instructing others in library practices and procedures- Typically gained by work experience developing or documenting procedures on library workflow, training others to perform library operational functions, or providing bibliographic instruction to patrons.
- Compiling and analyzing information and writing reports or procedures in a library setting.-Typically this is met by work experience compiling and analyzing information and preparing a report. Include in your response what information you compiled and type of report you completed (i.e., statistical, narrative, procedural manual, etc.)
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