Duties
The incumbent:
Maintains the library's special collections, especially vertical files and microforms.
Devises and implements policies and procedures for preservation, bibliographic control, access and security of special collection materials.
Creates bibliographic records and metadata and manages physical processing and labeling of special collection materials.
Participates in planning for future disposition, storage, and access to collections.
Supervises one student library technician and volunteers.
Prepares digital reproductions and accompanying metadata for special collections materials.
Oversees the functioning, use and maintenance of microform readers and scanning devices; monitors special collections project workflows and use of shared equipment, spaces, and resources; provides instruction to new users and training to fellow library staff on the use of these devices.
Proposes priorities for scanning and cataloging.
Provides support for research, serving curatorial staff, conservators, CASVA fellows, visiting scholars, and the general public; answers reference questions received in person, by telephone, and via e-mail.
Conducts orientation and instructional sessions to new readers on all library services, with particular emphasis on special collections.
Develops outreach strategies and programs to increase staff and public awareness of the library’s special collections resources.
Performs bibliographic searches in print and electronic resources.