Subject Specialist

This position is located in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division and under the administrative direction of the Chief of the division.

The position description number for this position is 005423.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

The incumbent for this position will work a full-time, flextime schedule.

The incumbent for this position will serve on an indefinite, not-to-exceed 5 years appointment.

 

Qualifications:

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of History of the Book, Book Production, and Book Publishing.**

Ability to communicate in writing.**

Ability to provide outreach, consultation and liaison services.**

Knowledge of collection development principles and techniques.

Knowledge of curatorial, conservation and preservation principles for rare and valuable library materials.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education:

There are no education requirements for this position.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME