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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">The Henry Ford Benson Ford Research Center is seeking applicants for the following position.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">SUMMARY OF PURPOSE</span></u></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">The Reference Assistant provides friendly, courteous, public service and assists staff and the public in the access and use of Archives
and Library resources. Responsible for a variety of services in the Reading Room including direction and simple reference interviews, security, paging and shelving, and copying and scanning. The position works under the supervision of the Reference Librarian.<br>
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<b><u>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</u></b></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Carries out all the daily activities of the Archives and Library Reading Room Circulation Desk in an effective, customer oriented, and professional manner</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Provides Archives and Library users with basic information about accessing the collections and conducting research using integrated library system (ILS)
and collection management system (CMS), along with hardcopy finding aids and guides</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Monitors the Reading Room to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, to provide collection care and handling assistance, and to ensure security
of materials</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Conducts directional and basic reference interviews both in-person and remotely</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Uses the Library ILS to circulate materials, and create and maintain patron records</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Performs daily paging and shelving of materials from archives and library storage areas</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Facilitates storage area key check-out and check-in</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Fulfills user copying and scanning orders</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Conducts research to answer phone and online reference questions</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Supports Archives and Library operations and participates in other related work as assigned </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D252D">MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<br>
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; ability to engage all levels of a diverse user community in a congenial and productive way; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; fluency with PC desktop computing and experience with Microsoft Office
software; strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits; ability to set and continually readjust priorities while responding efficiently to multiple service requests.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D252D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D252D">SPECIAL SKILLS<br>
Coursework in Archival Studies or Information/Library Science; familiarity with library and/or archival catalogs and finding aids; prior work experience in a Special Collections library or archive; experience with collection management systems and library information
systems; interest and coursework in U.S. History.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D252D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D252D">PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL</span></b><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D252D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666;background:white">Physical: <br>
Sitting: Frequently<br>
Standing: Frequently<br>
Walking: Frequently<br>
Lifting: Frequent up to 40 lbs.<br>
Carrying: Frequently<br>
Pushing: Frequently<br>
Pulling: Frequently<br>
Climbing: No<br>
Balancing: No<br>
Stooping: Infrequently<br>
Kneeling: No<br>
Crouching: Infrequently<br>
Crawling: No<br>
Reaching: Frequently<br>
Handling: Frequent handling of fragile special collections material<br>
Grasping: Infrequently<br>
Repetitive Motions: Frequently<br>
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally<br>
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Vision: Vision 20/20 or corrected to that level. Must be able to see color and shadings of color.<br>
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Mental: Ability to read, write, and understand is inherent in this position. Recognize and interpret the written word, whether hand printed, written in cursive, typewritten, computer generated, or any other type of writing. Good at problem solving and search
techniques. Able to understand and interpret complex policies and procedures for a diverse audience. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills. Able to retain concentration and poise while providing service to a diverse user group. <br>
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Environment: Interior and outdoor environment with occasional exposure to high levels of dust, mildew, and mold.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666;background:white">Please see
</span><a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/about/employment/job-postings/?category=Historical+Resources">https://www.thehenryford.org/about/employment/job-postings/?category=Historical+Resources</a> to apply<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#C74626">Sarah Andrus, MLIS</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#54585A">Librarian
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#C74626">P: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#54585A">313.982.6100 ext 2294</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="IT" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#C74626">E:
<a href="mailto:SarahA@thehenryford.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">SarahA@thehenryford.org</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="IT" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#54585A"><a href="http://www.thehenryford.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.thehenryford.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#C74626">The Henry Ford</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#54585A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#54585A">20900 Oakwood Boulevard<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#54585A">Dearborn, MI 48124</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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