Donald B. Prell Visiting Fellow

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Donald B. Prell Special Collections Visiting Fellow at The Claremont Center for Engagement with Primary Sources (CCEPS) at The Claremont College Library (TCCL) will work on a research project that incorporates items in special collections such as the Trelawny Collection, archival collections, and digital collections. Working with both analog and digital methodologies, the Fellow will engage with these primary source and/or archival collections at TCCL by arranging and describing a collection, researching and curating an exhibition in the library or online, or designing and implementing a scholarly digital project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collections research

• Conducts research in Special Collections and Archives and the Claremont Colleges Digital Library using analog and digital methodologies. Research outputs could include describing and processing a collection; curating an exhibit in the library or online, or designing and implementing a scholarly digital project. Contributes bimonthly post to CCEPS blog, “Out of the Box”

Special Collections and Archives team

• Welcomes and values everyone’s perspectives; is committed to fairness and to equal access to information
• Gains familiarity with the core operational tasks of special collections libraries
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree; must be currently enrolled in Master’s degree or PhD program

Experience:

• Experience with primary source research
• Formal coursework or training in rare books, archives, and/or special collections librarianship
• Knowledge of information systems for researcher discovery as well as relevant cataloging and metadata standards
• Experience working in a collaborative environment, particularly in higher education, libraries, or cultural heritage institutions

Competencies:

• Knowledge of information systems for research discovery.
• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills. Effective at meeting deadlines, adjusting priorities, and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Open to learning and developing new skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and researchers from many different communities.

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years work experience or instruction in rare books and special collections
• Formal coursework or training in digital humanities
• Knowledge of national and international metadata standards and schemas
• Language skills reflecting one or more strengths of SCA collections: Latin, Spanish, French, German, or Italian
• MLIS degree

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this part-time position are 20 hours for up to 20 weeks, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, $20.00 per hour.

Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this position, it is only eligible for the following benefits: California Sick Leave, workers’ compensation, disability, Medicare, and social security, subject to the terms and conditions in the plan documents/policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:

☒  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Active work that primary involves standing and walking:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:

☐  Constantly           ☐ Frequently                      ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:

☐  Constantly           ☐ Frequently                      ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists, hands, & fingers:

☒  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Operate a street legal golf cart, a company automobile, or other heavy machinery:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Read or write electronic or printed materials:

☒  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Communicate verbally in person, by phone or another device:

☐  Constantly            ☐     Frequently                  ☒ Occasionally          ☐  Never

Moving body into different positions to work down low, overhead, or outward:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work involving climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or similar:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐   Occasionally         ☒ Never

Work in various environments including low, high, tight, low-ventilation, or confined spaces:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:

☒  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☐ Never

Work outdoors in various weather conditions:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work in a noisy environment:

☐  Constantly           ☐  Frequently                     ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.