Library and Information Assistant

Librarian and Information Assistant – Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology
Posted: May 2011

The Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology is seeking to hire an iSchool MLIS graduate student as a Librarian and Information Assistant (starting at $12.00 per hr) 8-12 hrs/wk. The desired (but not required) start date is mid-June with the expectation that the person is available at least through the 2011-2012 school year.

CSDE supports population research and training. http://csde.washington.edu/index.php The Librarian and Information Assistant serves in the Information Core, which provides information services to affiliated faculty and graduate fellows and maintains the CSDE library with a small collection of demography resource materials and an online catalog. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with information assistance and library management in a friendly, interdisciplinary center on the Quad.

Primary Responsibilities:
• General reference, bibliographic questions, and citation checking
• Comprehensive literature searching and bibliography creation
• Locating, retrieving, and delivering library materials
• Creating customized current awareness services (e.g., TOCs)
• Maintaining the CSDE Library holdings by overseeing circulation and catalog
• Maintaining a list of affiliated faculty recent publications
• Assisting with weekly CSDE e-newsletter
• Supporting and contributing to Information Core services
Other Occasional Duties:
• Assisting with CSDE website content updates
• Providing individual and group instruction on information literacy topics
Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience and/or training in information sciences or related area
• Familiarity with researching in library catalogs, bibliographic databases, and the Internet
• Ability to work with patrons in a professional and courteous demeanor
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable Additional Qualification
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn EndNote
• Web publishing experience
Educational Benefits:
• Develop skills in teamwork, communication, and working with a variety of clients
• Hands-on experience for the MLIS student in library and information services

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to David Hyllegard, CSDE Information Core director, at:
davidhyl@u.washington.edu
Open until filled