Education Specialist - Museum jobs in Pennsylvania
Education Specialist - Museum conducts research activities concerned with educational programs and services in a museum. Creates and distributes educational materials and publications for museum visitors and may be responsible for conducting staff training sessions. Being an Education Specialist - Museum may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Education Specialist - Museum occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Education Specialist - Museum typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Library Specialist, Museum Library
- University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA
FULL_TIME
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University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Library Specialist, Museum Library
Job Profile Title
Library Specialist
Job Description Summary
The Library Specialist position has primary responsibility for the order and maintenance of the general and special collections at the Museum Library. Consulting with the Head of the Museum Library and coordinating with other library departments such as LIBRA staff, the position evaluates, plans, and implements collections shifts, LIBRA transfers, and other stacks projects.Tasks also include pre- and post-cataloging review of items, serials processing, preparing items for binding or repair, initiating work orders, reviewing inventories and reports, and overseeing reshelving. The position is responsible for hiring, scheduling, and supervising student employees; as student supervisor, the position coordinates with the Head and Library Assistant for training student employees and distributing student employee assistance with a variety of tasks. The position also serves as back up for all critical Access Services tasks and regularly provides assistance to patrons and general library operations.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Maintain the Museum Library physical collections (general and special collections) in good order and condition. Evaluate, plan, and implement collections shifts, LIBRA transfers, and other collections maintenance projects, including regular shelving.
Conduct pre- and post-cataloging review of collections items, serials processing, and other tasks related to the care, location, and management of physical items.
Communicate with other library departments about work orders, treatment of physical items, issues with item locations or status, inventories, ALMA-generated reports, transfers, withdrawals, newly received items, and issues with metadata, item records, or holdings.
Hire, schedule, and supervise student employees. Work with the Library Assistant, Head, and other library staff to train and deploy student employees on tasks.
Assist library users and visitors with a variety of questions and issues.
Serve as back-up for all Access Services functions, including covering the circulation desk, pulling requested materials, scanning, and assisting with AEON requests as necessary.
Follow general library operating procedures, including opening and closing the library, keeping records, contacting facilities for maintenance requests or LTS for IT repairs, processing items delivered by van or mail, ordering supplies, and enforcing library policies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
B.A. or equivalent with knowledge of subjects related to Museum Library collections.
Progressive experience working with library physical collections, including using ALMA reports and planning shifts.
Supervisory experience, especially with student employees.
Knowledge of ALMA, Microsoft Office applications, AEON, Springshare, and other tools used for collections management and library operations.
Ability to conduct searches in library databases, interpret data in library records, and locate items in the shelves using Library of Congress and Dewey call numbers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collegially with colleagues and the public
Preferred:
Experience handling and working with special collections materials.
Reading knowledge of a language other than English that is represented in the Museum Library's physical holdings.
Application Requirement:
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
University Library
Pay Range
$33.31 - $36.63
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay - 8 Days Ago
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About Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east.
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