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Library Human Resources |
Open Positions for Registered UCLA Students |
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| Job Code: | 1 |
| Department: | YRL Access Services |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | 11340 YRL |
| 15 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 12-19 hrs./wk. |
| Work Schedules: | TO BE ARRANGED |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.00/hr. |
| Duties: | Stacks/Retrieval Operations: Attend to daily stack maintenance activities such as picking up materials from
all floors, discharging, sorting, shelving, shifting and retrieving books.
Public Service or Clerical: Provide circulation services to users at public desks such as Loan Desk, Cashier Window,
or Microforms & Media Service. Evening availability for public service desk jobs is required. May also work in
Interlibrary Lending/Borrowing, or Billing departments.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Willing to perform detailed repetitive tasks such as discharging, sorting, shelving, shifting, and retrieving books. Ability to work quickly and accurately under variety of circumstances and pressures. Must be punctual and a self starter. Ability to communicate in English concisely and fluently.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Previous public service experience, library experience, computer experience of any kind.
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| Comments: | All part-time student employees of the Access Service Department are evaluated after three and six months. Continued employment and promotion within the department are based on performance. All employees must commit to at least 1 academic year.
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| Job Code: | 2 |
| Department: | SEL/Public Serv. Division |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | 8270 Boelter Hall |
| 4 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 6-8 hrs/wk |
| Work Schedules: | TBA between the hours of 9am-5pm |
| Classification: | Library Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $11.98/hr. |
| Duties: | Interview users to determine information needs. Screen requests and make appropriate referrals to a reference librarian. Provide basic instruction and assistance in using ORION2; California Digital Library-hosted databases; electronic, and Internet resources under the direction of reference librarian.
Provide instruction and assistance in using basic reference resources such as periodical indexes, directories, and dictionaries under the direction of reference librarian. Provide users with needed information, options for finding needed information, or appropriate referral to reference librarian. Service minor problems with library's public workstations, printers, and microfiche/film reader/printers.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | MUST BE A CURRENTLY ENROLLED DEPT. OF INFORMATION STUDIES GRADUATE STUDENT. Skill in oral communication to concisely and clearly convey information, using diplomacy and appropriate grammar and vocabulary, to a variety of people including library users and staff in a high volume public service setting. Ability to listen actively and interpret requests accurately in order to determine users' information needs and identify solutions. Ability to work independently while following established procedures and guidelines. Ability to make judgments and refer public appropriately, both to librarians and to other libraries. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow staff members. Ability to work effectively in a high volume setting.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Familiarity with engineering and the physical sciences.
Working knowledge of microcomputer hardware and software, including Windows applications.
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| Comments: | Interview hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
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| Job Code: | 3 |
| Department: | Center for Primary Research and Training Plus |
| Start Date: | 2008-2009 Academic Year |
| Location Of Work: | YRL, Room: 11717 |
| 4 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 15 hrs./wk. |
| Work Schedules: | Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm |
| Classification: | Library Assistant II |
| Pay Rate: | $17.37 |
| Duties: | Arrange, organize, and describe unprocessed performing arts- and popular culture-related archival collections; creating finding aids for said collections.
Assess selected collection to determine hierarchical grouping of materials.
With the assistance of the CFPRT+ Project Manager, create a workflow plan to organize, arrange, and describe primary source materials.
Follow descriptive practices recommended by the Society of American Archivists, creating folder- and item-level description of materials and enter data into a web-based template for output of the online finding aids container listing.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Demonstrated subject expertise in one or more performance areas.
Graduate level enrollment in a performance-related discipline or information studies with an emphasis on performance. Skill in reading and interpreting documents written in standard English, such as departmental policy and procedural manuals, and applying information to work tasks . Working familiarity with networked computing environment, including file and directory maintenance, the Web, email, and word processing and spreadsheet software. Skill in working independently and ability to follow through on assignments with general direction.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Experience in conducting research using primary source documents. Researching skills, especially for searching online information databases. Reading knowledge of one or more languages other than English or reading knowledge of music. Physical ability to life, shift, and shelve document boxes, cartons, and oversize containers of manuscripts and push fully loaded book trucks.
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| Comments: |
You are required to complete both a UCLA LIBRARY STUDENT ONLINE APPLICATION and a CENTER FOR PRIMARY RESEARCH AND TRAINING PLUS APPLICATION to be considred for this position.
For Additional Information on CFPRT Plus and to access the CFPRT Plus Application form, CLICK HERE.
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| Job Code: | 4 |
| Department: | Print Acquisitions Department |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | Kinross South Building |
| 1 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-19 hrs./wk. |
| Work Schedules: | M-F 7am-7pm |
| Classification: | Clerk |
| Pay Rate: | 10.30 |
| Duties: | Open & sort incoming letter mail. Make copies as appropriate. Search the Library catalog and OCLC to compare
bibliographic and topical elements of items in-hand to a matching database record to appropriately triage received mail.
Add holdings and items data to the Library database. Assist with physical preparation of materials for shelving, or routing for Cataloging processing. Maintain Statistics. Filing, and other clerical duties as assigned.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Organized work habits. Ability to meet scheduled hours. Ability to ask questions for clarification. Ability to follow directions from supervisors. Ability to lift, bend,stretch, stoop and carry 25-50 lbs. Ability to move loaded book trucks. Ability to accurately perform repetitive tasks, paying close attention to detail. Skill in operating a personal computer. Ability to write clearly and legibly.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Ability to transcribe terms in foreign languages accurately
using the Library of Congress transliteration tables. Skill in typing accurately at moderate speed.
Ability to use word-processing and spreadsheet programs such as Word and Excel.
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| Comments: | This position is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in an office setting while participating in the
background operations of a major academic library. NO PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY.
Schedule will vary each quarter to accommodate classes and examinations.
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| Job Code: | 12 |
| Department: | SEL/Chemistry Collection |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | 4238 Young Hall |
| 3 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-19 hrs./wk. |
| Work Schedules: | To Be Aaranged: SEL/Chemistry Collection is open: M-Th 8am-10pm Fr. 8am-6pm, Sat 9am--5pm Sun 1pm-10pm, w/extended hrs. 10th week and finals |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.00/hr. |
| Duties: | Charge-out and discharge materials at the public service desk on both manual and online systems. Shelve library materials, shift as needed and directed by supervisor. Staff circulation desk some nights, weekends, and mornings. Assist patrons in use of library, answer informational and minor reference questions. Other duties as required.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Promptness, reliability. Good public service attitude. Ability to work independently or cooperatively, as needed, with co-workers and supervisors. Willingness to staff library alone when required. Able to follow instructions, exercise care, and feel comfortable with computerized circulation system. Communication skills to answer questions and give information over the phone and in person. Students must be available to work Summer 2004.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Familiarity with library use, online catalogs and databases. Previous public service experience.
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| Comments: | Must commit to at least three regular session quarters. Must be available intersessions. Must be willing to work a minimum of 10-12 hours per week. Workstudy funding required for academic year 2004-2005.
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| Job Code: | 72 |
| Department: | YRL Special Collections Department |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | YRL, Room A1713 |
| 2 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10 - 19 hrs./wk. |
| Work Schedules: | Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.00/hr. |
| Duties: | Monitor and assist readers in use of rare and unique materials in Reading Room. Retrieve and reshelve reading materials from various stack areas. Prepare books and other print media for storage and use (protective wrappings, pamphlet bindings, bookplates, etc.) and make minor repairs. Gather books for cataloging. Shift stack areas. Process and prepare serials for storage and use. Photocopy rare materials. Various filings, sorting, and statistical reporting.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system. Knowledge of Orion2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Some typing skills. Ability to lift and carry oversized materials weighing up to 40+ pounds and to climb ladders safely. Good physical condition.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: |
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| Comments: | Applicants are expected to commit to at least one year of service. THIS POSITION CALLS FOR HIGHLY CAPABLE, DEPENDABLE, AND CONSCIENTIOUS APPLICANTS.
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| Job Code: | 80 |
| Department: | Library Business Services |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | 22480 YRL |
| Hours Per Week: | 12-19 hrs. wk |
| Work Schedules: | Mon - Fri Between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Classification: | Student Assistant III |
| Pay Rate: | $9.16/hr. |
| Duties: | Assist with Library Express, which includes sorting mail, opening packages and answering the phone. Assist with Library Bookfund invoices, which include preparing invoices for payment by verifying totals, calculating tax, sorting and filing invoices. Assist with Library billing, which includes counting cash, deposit preparation, matching and alphabetizing library bills, entering data into Excel spreadsheets, running queries and generating reports.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to work as part of team, attention to detail, perform detailed repetitive tasks without loss of accuracy, ability to organize, file, stamp, photocopy, fax and use an adding machine. Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff; be responsible for cash, financial and payroll information with discretion.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Money handling or cashering experience, basic bookkeeping knowledge, working knowledge of Excel and Access preferred.
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| Comments: | Must be able to work during the summer. Must commit to at least 2 quarters during the regular school year. Employment contingent upon satisfactory background investigation.
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| Job Code: | 102 |
| Department: | SEL/EMS |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | 8270 Boelter Hall |
| 3 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-15 hrs./wk. |
| Work Schedules: | Between: M-F 8am-6pm(first 3 mo.) M-F 8am-6pm, Nights & Weekends after first quarter. |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.00/hr. |
| Duties: | Charging, renewing and discharging of library materials on line at public circulation desk. Shelving of books, shifting and stack maintenance duties. Assisting Reserves Clerk in the preparation of materials to be placed on reserve. Some assistance of Billing Clerk in searching for missing materials. Assist in special projects as assigned.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to work well with library users. Ability to work quickly, with accuracy and attention to detail. Dependability in adherence to agreed upon hours. Must be able to work during summer vacation.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Prefer to interview freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
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| Job Code: | 104 |
| Department: | Management Library |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | Rosenfeld Management Library |
| 10 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-15 hrs/wk |
| Work Schedules: | FLEXIBLE. Work hours assigned based on library schedule. |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.00/ hr |
| Duties: | Charging/discharging/filing Library materials. Public service at the loan desk.
Limited clerical duties as needed.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | No previous experience required.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Typing skill. Familiarity with Voyager, the UCLA Online Catalog (WILL TRAIN).
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| Job Code: | 121 |
| Department: | Print Acquisition Department, Monograph Division |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | 11020 Kinross |
| 2 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 12-19hrs |
| Work Schedules: | Flexible, To be arranged |
| Classification: | Senior Clerk |
| Pay Rate: | $11.45 |
| Duties: | Assist with the sorting and processing of newly received material in a variety of foreign languages including:Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Indonesian and Russian
Search OCLC for appropriate copy to match item in hand.
Create minimal bibliographic records in the local online catalog in the absence of existing OCLC copy
Open boxes of books and sort according to invoice accompanying the material received from book vendors. Assist in the maintenance and sorting of materials into appropriate workstreams within the Division
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to read Arabic
Ability to get to work reliably and on time.Ability to be present in the workplace during normal working hours. Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with
co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Ability to work with co-workers, supervisors, and managers harmoniously and cooperatively and as a team player. Ability to type accurately. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Ability to follow directions from supervisors. Skill in operating a personal computer.
Skill in reading and interpreting bibliographic records.Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks independently. Ability and carry boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to read more than one Middle Eastern languages (Persian, Hebrew, Turkish) Experience searching Voyager and OCLC databases.
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| Job Code: | 122 |
| Department: | Print Acquisitions Department |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | Kinross South Building |
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| Hours Per Week: | 10-19 |
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| Classification: | Clerk |
| Pay Rate: | $10.30 |
| Duties: | Open & sort incoming mail and newly received library materials. Search the Library catalog and OCLC to compare bibliographic and topical elements of items in-hand to a matching database record to receive journal issues, periodicals, serial publications & newspapers. Add holdings and items data to the Library database. Assist with bindery preparation. Assist with physical preparation of materials for shelving, or routing for Cataloging processing. Maintain Statistics. Filing, and other clerical duties as assigned.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Organized work habits. Ability to meet scheduled hours. Ability to ask questions for clarification. Ability to follow directions from supervisors. Ability to lift, bend,stretch, stoop and carry 25-50 Ibs. Ability to move loaded book trucks. Ability to accurately perform repetitive tasks,paying close attention to detail. Skill in operating a personal computer. Ability to write clearly and legibly.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages (Arabic, Persian, Armenian, Czech, Ethiopian, Polish, Turkish, or Russian). Ability to transcribe terms in foreign languages accurately using the Library of Congress transliteration tables. Skill in typing accurately at moderate speed. Ability to use word-processing and spreadsheet programs such as Word and Excel.
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| Comments: | This position is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in an office setting while participating in the background operations of a major academic library. NO PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Schedule will vary each quarter to accommodate classes and examinations.
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| Job Code: | 123 |
| Department: | Print Acquisitions Department |
| Start Date: | immediately |
| Location Of Work: | YRL Level A |
| 1 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 12-19 |
| Work Schedules: | To be arranged |
| Classification: | Clerk |
| Pay Rate: | $10.30 |
| Duties: | Select issues to check in from appropriate area according to established priorities. Search for journal titles using standard protocols of online system.
Compare bibliographic information from journal issue in hand with search results displayed by online system to select matching record. Compare enumeration, publisher and title data from journal issue in hand with information matching online record and perform checkin as appropriate. Identify bibliographic record adjustments and changes in the MARC record and bring them to the attention of supervisor. Alert supervisor as appropriate when there is a discrepancy between the issue in hand and the information online system. Establish Holdings Records in Voyager Catalog Client.
Set up Purchase Orders in Voyager. Set up complex patterns in Voyager. Take boxes to recycling. Update predictive patterns for serials whose publishing frequencies have changed. Affix orange label to each issue and complete with volume, issue, year and bibliographic record number.
Alert supervisor as appropriate when there is a gap in issues received for claiming purposes. Place processed issues on appropriate shelves for further treatment or shipment. Open, inspect and sort the incoming CDL Shared Print Collection mail and file alphabetically. Take duplicate issues to gifts. Confirm electronic resource links in MARC records are activated and working properly. Count number of issues on SRLF transfer book trucks and label each truck with appropriate count for the UC shared collection.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Skill in operating a computer Ability to write clearly and legibly. Ability to push loaded book trucks. Ability to lift up to 30 lb. boxes of materials and to shelve materials for extended periods of time, as necessary. Ability to get to work reliably and on time. Ability to be present in the workplace during normal working hours. Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and supervisors harmoniously and cooperatively. Ability to follow directions from supervisor
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Working knowledge of basic bibliographic elements, including title, source of responsibility, publisher, and electronic resources for serials. Working knowledge of Marc21, OCLC. Working knowledge of accessing journals using UC e-Iinks
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| Job Code: | 124 |
| Department: | Print Acquisitions Department, Monograph Division |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | 11020 Kinross Ave |
| 1 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 12-19 hrs |
| Work Schedules: | Felxible, To be arranged. |
| Classification: | Clerk |
| Pay Rate: | $10.30 |
| Duties: | Open boxes of books and sort material according to invoice accompanying the material received from book vendors.
Physically process newly received books according to established departmental guidelines
"including: barcoding, property stamping and security treatment ."
Assist in the maintenance and sorting of materials into appropriate workstreams within the Division.
Use appropriate equipment to create PDF copies of newly received invoices
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to get to work reliably and on time.Ability to be present in the workplace during normal working hours.
Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with
"co-workers, supervisors, and managers."
"Ability to work with co-workers, supervisors, and managers harmoniously and cooperatively and as a team player. "
Ability to follow directions from supervisors.Skill in operating a personal computer.
Skill in reading and interpreting bibliographic records.Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks independently.
Ability and carry boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: |
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| Job Code: | 136 |
| Department: | Collections, Research and Instructional Services |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | YRL, Room A4510 |
| 4 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-19 hrs./wk. |
| Work Schedules: | Between: M-F, 10-5 |
| Classification: | Student Assistant III |
| Pay Rate: | $9.16/hr. |
| Duties: | Work at the CRIS Information Desk on A-Level of YRL. Answer directional and basic information questions from patrons in-person and via telephone. Refer reference questions to Reference staff as appropriate. Perform opening and closing procedures, logging on and off of computers, cleaning and straightening tables and chairs in public areas. Page documents or maps from the A-Level closed stacks. Responsible for minor servicing of public photocopiers and microfiche readers. Regularly works day shifts. Keeps statistics according to departmental procedures. Shelve/file books, microforms, pamphlets, CDs and maps, using a wide variety of complex shelving schemes. Searches for missing materials following departmental procedures. Performs bibliographer searches in designated databases. Assists in technical processing procedures for newly arrived materials. Responisble for encapsulation of designated map materials. Assist in receipt and processing of various government documents.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Dependability; ability to pay close attention to detail and to work efficiently; ability to use complex alpha-numeric filing systems; ability to arrange the letters of the alphabet and numbers with decimals in an alpha-numeric sequence with speed and accuracy; ability to type accurately and use a computer; legible handwriting; ability to work well with others; good interpersonal and communication skills; aptitude for pleasant public service skills while under pressure; ability to move and lift large stacks of books and maps; availability for finals, summer and intersession schedules.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Public service experience; familiarity with UCLA library catalog/ web-based search engines; basic familiarity with geography and/or government organizations; knowledge of the Library of Congress call number system; previous library experience; self-motivation; ability to work independently.
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| Job Code: | 138 |
| Department: | Law Library |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | Law Library-Tech Services |
| 1 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-15 |
| Work Schedules: | Hours available: M-F 8am-5pm |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.57 |
| Duties: | Loose-leaf Filing: File new loose-leaf updates. This requires the removal of old loose-leaf pages and the insertion of new loose-leaf pages into their respective binders. Filer is also responsible for logging all updates filed.
Supplementation: Remove old superseded material such as: pocket supplements, advance sheets and other supplemental material from bound volumes and replace them with the latest supplements. Performance of other duties as required to support departmental priorities.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with other staff in standard English; Ability to accept supervision and refer problems to supervisor for direction or further action; Ability to file loose-leaf pages for a substantial period of time while maintaining a high degree of accuracy; Ability to perform a substantial amount of bending and reaching in order to shelve library materials; Ability to pay very close attention to detail.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Work experience of supplementation materials. Knowledge of loose-leaf filing.
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| Comments: | MUST COMMIT TO AT LEAST SIX MONTHS OF WORK. Upon successful completion of the training period, students hired at the Assistant I, level will be reclassified to an Assistant III, step 5 level.
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| Job Code: | 141 |
| Department: | Law Library, Cataloging Section |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | Law Library, Cataloging Section |
| 2 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-19 hrs/wk |
| Work Schedules: | Between :M-F 8am to 6pm. Flexible hours available after training period. |
| Classification: | Assistant IV |
| Pay Rate: | $9.80 |
| Duties: | The student in this position performs tasks normally assigned to the Cataloging Section including: searching for catalog records in OCLC and Voyager; editing OCLC and Voyager catalog records, including bib, holdings and items;
adding titles to cataloging backlogs; barcoding; filing loose-leaf pages, retrieving books from stacks, photocopying; and other duties as assigned. In addition, the student will perform copy cataloging for added copies, locations, and volumes in OCLC and Voyager.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in standard English. Ability to write clearly and neatly. Skill in typing accurately using a computer keyboard at moderate speed determined by standard typing test administered by Library Human Resources. Knowledge of MS Windows or other computer operating systems. Ability to use a computer terminal for substantial periods of time. Ability to accurately perform repetitive tasks, paying close attention to detail. Ability to lift, bend, stretch, stoop and carry up to 30 lbs. Ability to move loaded book trucks. Ability and willingness to work under close supervision during training.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Knowledge of searching and editing techniques in Voyager and OCLC Connexion. Reading knowledge of
Asian and /or Western European language(s).
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| Comments: | Must be able to work a minimum of two quarters and summers.
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| Job Code: | 162 |
| Department: | Collections, Research & Instructional Services |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | same |
| 1 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10 |
| Work Schedules: | M-F, TBA |
| Classification: | Student Assistant IV |
| Pay Rate: | $9.80 |
| Duties: | Provide assistance in collection development and collection management to the Librarian for Southeast Asian Studies. Perform bibliographic searching and searching of book and serial titles in print sources and electronic databases (such as Voyager and OCLC), working with books-in hand and lists of titles. Update and maintain lists of Library materials and web links for the library's Southeast Asian Studies web site. Organize sets of non-standard library materials such as pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and political campaign materials. Provide clerical assistance to the librarian as needed. Other duties as assigned.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Knowledge of Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese. (Would also consider knowledge of Burmese, Khmer, or Lao.)
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Experience with Dreamweaver or FrontPage.
Ability to work with detailed documentation while maintaining high quality control.
Ability to work at repetitive tasks without loss of concentration.
Ability to work with computers, word processing software (such as MS Word), and online library databases.
Excellent typing and data entry skills on computers.
Ability to be present in the work place during normal working hours; ability to get to work reliably and on time.
Ability to follow directions from supervisor; ability to work independently on continuing projects.
Ability to exercise good judgment in deciding when to act independently and when to consult with supervisor or other staff.
Ability to initiate and maintain harmonious working relations with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Ability to perform as a team player.
Ability to push and maneuver loaded book trucks.
Familiarity with the Library and with the online Library catalog.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Reading knowledge of Dutch, French, or Portuguese.
Knowledge of HTML.
Familiarity with OCLC and Voyager.
Interest in Southeast Asian Studies.
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| Job Code: | 169 |
| Department: | Arts Library Special Collections |
| Start Date: | immediately |
| Location Of Work: | Arts & Music Units of Performing Arts Spec. Collec |
| 1 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-19 hrs/wk |
| Work Schedules: | Mon - Fri 10a.m.-5:00 p.m. ONLY |
| Classification: | Student Assistant II |
| Pay Rate: | $8.56/hr. |
| Duties: | Public Services Component: Register readers for Arts Special Collections; monitor usage and security of archival materials by our registered readers; provide mediated services for patrons, including assisting with use of finding aids, completion of paging and photocopy requests; check-in and sort materials received from SRLF; inspect materials to be returned to SRLF; retrieve and sort mail; retrieve and file motion picture stills and sheet music.
Technical Services Component: Assist with the physical organization or filing of archival collections, including stills and images; sort, arrange, process and box archival materials as directed; update finding aids as directed; process photocopy orders of rare and other materials as instructed; prepare completed photocopy orders for mailing.
Records Management Component: Input and edit bibliographic information, as directed, using Word and other systems as required
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and work patiently with diverse clientele, including faculty, students, public and co-workers. Ability to type accurately on a computer keyboard and a typewriter. Basic computer skills, including familiarity with basic Microsoft Office applications. Strong English language skills. Ability to adhere to detailed procedures. Ability to work independently. Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs and push a loaded book truck.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to use an online bibliographic system (i.e. UCLA Catalog / Melvyl). Knowledge of Microsoft Word. Previous library experience is highly desirable.
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| Comments: | Only those candidates who are able to work through August 2008 need apply. All prospective employees are subject to a mandatory background check.
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| Job Code: | 170 |
| Department: | Southern Regional Library Facility (SRLF) |
| Start Date: | Immediate |
| Location Of Work: | SRLF |
| 12 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-19 hrs |
| Work Schedules: | Anytime Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.00/hr |
| Duties: | Shelve incoming books for temporary and permanent storage. Sort and prepare new book deposits for processing and adding to the SRLF's collections. Discharge and re-shelve returned books and boxes. Retrieve books and boxes requested by patrons for off-site as well as on-site use. Assist with loading and unloading the SRLF delivery truck. Perform routine shelf reading.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to arrive at work reliably and on time. Ability to to be present in the workplace during normal working hours. Ability to work with co-workers, supervisors, and managers harmoniously and cooperatively and as a team player. Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 Ibs. frequently, bending to shelve materials onto low shelves, and climbing a ladder to reach the upper shelves. Ability to manipulate a book cart or machine cart weighing as much as 400 lbs in a safe and controlled manner.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: |
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| Comments: | The SRLF is located close to the dorms and offers flexible work schedules, evenings and weekends off, a low-stress work environment, and opportunities to earn as much as $13.02 per hour.
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| Job Code: | 171 |
| Department: | Law Library |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | Law Library - Technical Services |
| 2 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 12-19 hrs./wk. |
| Work Schedules: | M-F 8am-5pm |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.00 |
| Duties: | General office tasks; stamping, security treating and labeling bound and unbound materials; Repairing damaged books; Xeroxing invoices; Retrieving unbound issues from stacks for binding; performance of other duties as required to support departmental priorities.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to read, write and understand basic English. Ability to type accurately on a computer/electronic typewriter at moderate speed determined by standard typing test administered by Library Human Resources. Ability to work at repetitive tasks without loss of concentration. Ability to process large amounts of material quickly and accurately. Ability to move loaded book trucks and dollies between departments. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Willingness to work with close supervision during training.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Familiarity with LC library call number system. Familiarity with legal materials.
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| Comments: | MUST COMMIT TO AT LEAST SIX MONTHS OF WORK.
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| Job Code: | 177 |
| Department: | Law Library |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | Law Library |
| Hours Per Week: | 12-15 |
| Work Schedules: | Monday-Friday |
| Classification: | Clerk |
| Pay Rate: | $10.30 |
| Duties: | The Courier/Stacks/Document Delivery Student Assistant's primary responsibilities are shelving, paging, and photocopying library materials, shelf-reading, organizing, collating and compiling monthly usage statistics, conducting searches for lost or missing materials, paging and photocopy books and articles from the other campus libraries, and working on special projects as assigned. The student is assigned to perform duties in the stacks at the Law Library, in other campus libraries for our Courier Service and for the Law Library's various document delivery services.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, members of the Law School community, the general population of UCLA and the public. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate at all times in a calm and courteous manner. Ability to work diligently and to follow established, detailed procedures. Physical ability to lift, shelve and shift books and push loaded book carts.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Similar experience helpful. Library work experience and or knowledge of legal materials helpful.
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| Job Code: | 183 |
| Department: | UCLA Digital Library Program |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | 390 Powell 3rd. Floor |
| 1 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10 - 19/hrs. per week |
| Work Schedules: | M - F between 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Classification: | (___) Assistant II |
| Pay Rate: | $15.17 |
| Duties: | Assists Digital Library Program staff by creating and managing metadata and digital surrogates for Digital Library projects. Performs digital scanning to prescribed standards. Identifies and corrects errors. Analyzes bibliographic information following detailed procedures. Inputs/edits bibliographic information according to Dublin Core metadata standards using MS Access and other software. Maintains strict quality control standards.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Excellent attention to detail. Strong computer skills in the Windows environment. Ability to type quickly and accurately. Ability to work with detailed procedures and maintain strict quality standards. Ability to work independently. English language fluency.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Knowledge of and experience using Photoshop preferred. Knowledge of and experience using MS Access databases preferred.. Knowledge of markup languages (e.g. HTML, XML, etc.) preferred.
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| Job Code: | 187 |
| Department: | East Asian Library |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | 21617 YRL |
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| Hours Per Week: | 10 hrs/wk |
| Work Schedules: | Between M-F, 8am-5pm |
| Classification: | Assistant II |
| Pay Rate: | $8.56/hr. |
| Duties: | 1. Performs online bibliographic searching for Japanese materials.
2. Assists in inputting of bibliographic records using OCLC Connexion.
3. Assists in other cataloging-related tasks.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | 1. Ability to read and write Japanese
2. Ability to type with accuracy and moderate speed.
3. Knowledge of the modified Hepbrun romantization for Japanese.
4. Ability to accurately and effectively perform tasks requiring close attention to detail.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | 1. Skills in using online library systems.
2. Knowledge of Japanese culture and history.
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| Job Code: | 188 |
| Department: | Law Library, Cataloging Section |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | UCLA Law Library, Cataloging Section |
| Hours Per Week: | 10 to 19 |
| Work Schedules: | Flexible:M-F 8-6 |
| Classification: | Library Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $11.98 |
| Duties: | Includes a variety of cataloging tasks: searching and editing bibliographic and
authority records in OCLC Connexion and Voyager; creating holdings and item records; barcoding; writing instructions, working on special projects, and performing copy cataloging and cataloging maintenance duties as assigned. Depending on previous experience, may work with electronic resource records, LC Classification Web and Cataloger's Desktop
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Must be a currently enrolled Dept. of Information Studies graduate student. Completion of IS 260 Information Structures and/or equivalent work experience in a cataloging section. Ability to work independently with little written instruction, performing productively and accurately to a high level of of record quality. Reading knowledge of one Western European language and/or Arabic.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Completion of IS 461 Descriptive Cataloging and IS 462 Subject Cataloging courses preferred and/or previous experience performing copy cataloging activities in a library technical services department. Knowledge of OCLC searching.
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| Comments: | Must be able to work a minimum of two quarters.
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| Job Code: | 190 |
| Department: | UCLA Library Conservation Center |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Location Of Work: | Kinross |
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| Hours Per Week: | 10-19 hrs./wk |
| Work Schedules: | To Be Arranged |
| Classification: | Library Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $11.98/hr. |
| Duties: | Assist with functions of the UCLA Library Conservation Center in support of the preservation and conservation of library and archival collections. Create boxes and other enclosures for library and archival materials. Perform basic book repair using established procedures for circulating collections. Label books and boxes appropriately and accurately. Perform basic conservation treatment on unbound and/or flat paper collections. Assist with basic lab procedures such as making paste. Use specialized equipment for conservation tasks. Keep accurate statistics and records and discharge completed work. Help maintain inventories of supplies in the lab. Other duties as required.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to prioritize work assignments, to weigh competing options, and to make decisions. Ability to learn and implement complex instructions for the repair and housing of library collection materials. Ability to work independently while following established procedures and guidelines. Ability to review work and critically assess the quality of work produced. Ability to work in a high volume setting. Ability to safely lift, carry, and lower objects up to 50 lbs and to push a loaded book truck (average weight of 250 lbs).
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to use measuring devices preferred. Ability to fluently read and write standard English preferred. Must be a currently enrolled in the Department of Information Studies Graduate Student preferred.
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| Job Code: | 192 |
| Department: | Reprographic Services |
| Start Date: | 04/07/08 |
| Location Of Work: | 330 Powell Library Building |
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| Hours Per Week: | 10 to 15 |
| Work Schedules: | M-F, 9-12; Sat. 10-4; Sun. 1-6 |
| Classification: | Student Assistant III |
| Pay Rate: | $9.16 |
| Duties: | Assist with the maintenance of the self-service photocopiers, microform reader/printers, and
printers attached to computer workstations dispersed throughout the various library units, which includes filing equipment with paper and toner as needed. Deliver boxes of paper and toner supplies to units. Answer inquires about basic information from patrons in person and via a multi-line telephone. Call in equiment repairs to outside vendors or BruinCard Office technicians. Perform opening and closing procedures, logging on and off of computers. Responsible for minor servicing of BruinCard card system. Under the guidance of Unit Head, provide administrative and computer support.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Ability to get to work reliably and on time. Ability to be present in the work-
place during normal working hours. Ability to work with co-workers and managers harmoniously and cooperatively and as a team player. Ability to lift 50 to 70 pound boxes of paper. Valid California drivers license. Computer skills in the use of Excel, Microsoft Office, and electronic mail.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Familiarity with UCLA Library locations. Ability to work independently and staff the departmental office alone at times. Public service experience.
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| Job Code: | 200 |
| Department: | College Library |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Location Of Work: | Same |
| 15 | |
| Hours Per Week: | 10-15 hrs/wk |
| Work Schedules: | M-Th 7:30 am -11:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Classification: | Student Assistant I |
| Pay Rate: | $8.00/hr. |
| Duties: | Charge and discharge materials at public service desk. Assist patrons in use of library. Perform opening and closing procedures, log on and off of computers. Shelve books, shelf reading, shelf straightening and various other tasks as assigned. Other tasks include mail sorting and routing, entry point observation, and enforcement of general library policies.
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| Required Skills and Knowledge: | Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to follow both written and verbal instruction, knowledge of alpha-numeric sorting. Physical ability to retrieve items form high and low shelves. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow staff members. Ability to communicate in English concisely and fluently. Ability to work with frequent interruptions. Ability to arrive to work on time meeting established work schedule.
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| Preferred Skills and Knowledge: | Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, Excel), customer service skills, telephone skills preferred.
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| Comments: | Must be able to commit to at least three regular session quarters, willing and able to work at least 10-15 hrs/wk, and available to work intersessions and summer.
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