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Job Summary

The Armenian Research Center (ARC) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking a part-time Assistant to help with sorting and organizing the Center's library and collections.

Responsibilities*Assist with sorting, shelving and retrieving materialsIdentify and manage duplicate itemsCompile lists of uncatalogued resources and create basic finding aidsCreate container lists and directories Prepare materials for long-term storageUpdate and maintain the ARC?s internal catalogRequired Qualifications*Fluency in Armenian, written and verbal. With the ability to recognize the orthographic differences between its Eastern and Western versionsAbility to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detailExcellent organizational, administrative, and follow-up skills 
 Desired Qualifications*Enrollment in or recent completion of a Master?s-level program in Library Science, or a related fieldProficiency in Turkish, RussianFamiliarity with MARC records and basic cataloging practicesPrior work with physical collectionsExperience in producing and organizing educational or promotional video content for social media platforms (Facebook Instagram, YouTube)Experience in designing posters and flyers using tools such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, or PhotoshopModes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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