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Responsibilities include assisting with collection development, providing reference services, supporting cataloging activities, and ensuring collections remain organized and accessible.\nAbout Asia Collections\nThe South Asia Collection sits within the Asia Collections in Kroch Library as part of the Cornell University Library. The Asia Collections also include the Charles W. Wason Collection on East Asia, the John M. Echols Collection on Southeast Asia and the Middle East and Islamic Studies Collection. Asia Collections staff work closely with the Area Team to develop the library’s international collections and collaborate with other library departments to process and provide access to the collections. Cornell is widely regarded as having one of the largest and most significant collections of Asian historical and literary materials in North America.\nKey Responsibilities\nSearch library catalogs, OCLC, and online databases to identify duplicate titles, earlier editions, missing volumes, and materials for purchase.\nResearch vendors, compare prices, and assist with purchasing materials for the South Asia Collection.\nSubmit purchase orders to Library Technical Services (LTS) under the direction of the librarian.\nIdentify cataloging errors and direct problem items to the appropriate LTS staff.\nAssist with cataloging, fast-cataloging, and record accuracy checks based on training and language skills.\nPrepare non-Western language serials by transliterating names, dates, and issue numbers.\nRespond to routine bibliographic, directional, and basic subject reference questions.\nHelp patrons locate library materials and research resources.\nMaintain office files, paperwork, and correspondence records for vendors and patrons.\nMaintain South Asia Collection account records and assist with fund management.\nGenerate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on material fund expenditures.\nAssist the Area Team Lead with monitoring team funds and troubleshooting fund-related issues.\nServe as a liaison to FOLIO Reporting for the Area Team.\nWhat We Need\nFor further consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.\nAssociate's degree and up to 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.\nFamiliarity with standard office software and basic office procedures.\nStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt creatively to new situations.\nStrong attention to detail and thoroughness when reviewing catalog records and searching databases.\nFamiliarity with online public access catalogs (OPAC) and OCLC.\nAbility to maintain accurate records, manage administrative tasks, and support multiple projects and team priorities.\nAbility to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. \nIf you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.\nFamiliarity with South Asian languages and scripts highly desirable.\nThis is a part-time, 29 hour per week, position that is based in Ithaca, NY and fully on-site. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. The final schedule will be established in collaboration with the supervisor.\nRewards and Benefits\nCornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.\nOur benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.\nOur leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell\nCornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell\nFollow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell:\nTotal Rewards | Working at Cornell.\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nUniversity Job Title:\nCollections Asst IIIJob Family:\nLibrary/MuseumLevel:\nCPay Rate Type:\nHourlyPay Range:\n$24.30 - $26.15Remote Option Availability:\nOnsiteCompany:\nEndowedContact Name:\nKeionda LewisContact Email:\n Titles and Pay Ranges:\nNon-Union Positions\nNoted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:\nPrior relevant work or industry experience\n\nEducation level to the extent education is relevant to the position\n\nUnique applicable skills\n\nAcademic Discipline\n\nTo learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.\nUnion Positions\nThe hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.\nCurrent Employees:\nIf you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.\nOnline Submission Guidelines:\nMost positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by “dragging and dropping” them into the dropbox or by using the “upload” icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website.\nEmployment Assistance:\nFor general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email .\nIf you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at .\nApplicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing .\nNotice to Applicants:\nPlease read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.\nEEO Statement:\nCornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nCornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. 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