Job Title:
Library Volunteer
Department: Fisheries Science/StreamNet Library
Overview:
The Columbia
River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC), as part of its contract
obligation to the StreamNet Project, maintains a library of Columbia
Basin information, with an emphasis on fisheries. The library collection
is made up of agency technical reports and other gray literature.
The library is cataloged on OCLC and shares its catalog via the Web.
The
StreamNet Project is a multi-agency project of fisheries (mostly salmon)
data and GIS information.
The
library also assists fisheries researchers and tribal members with
access to information. Volunteers will have opportunities to assist
with reference requests and will gain experience using a variety of
resources.
Position Description:
5-10 hours per week, to assist with the organization and implementation
of a digital library initiative. Volunteers will be asked to assist
with a variety of other standard library tasks, including materials
organization, cataloging, reference, bibliography preparation, digitization
of documents, some HTML coding, and Internet searching. In addition,
volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about environmental
and tribal issues in the Columbia River Basin.
Supervision Received
The library
volunteers will be supervised by the StreamNet Library staff.
Supervision Given:
None.
Compensation / College Credit: No
compensation will be provided by CRITFC. College credit is negotiable
with the approval of the educational institution.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment with adequate
heating, lighting, and ventilation.
Some privacy is provided for concentration and telephone conversations.
Incumbent will be in proximity to and will interact with other
staff. Interactions with other staff are required for the purpose of advice,
assistance, and cooperation in identifying, defining, and solving
problems and to exchange and coordinate information, ideas and concepts.
The work requires a great amount of concentration and attention
to detail. There is a limited
amount of activity while moving about the Library and CRITFC offices. Work is computer-intensive and requires the
ability to view video display terminals.
Periodic lifting of heavy boxes (50 pounds) and shifting of
the library collection is required.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge/Experience/Skills : (Already have
or wanting to learn)
Ø Experience
with scanners, Adobe Acrobat (full version), Dreamweaver and other
computer software and peripherals.
Ø Experience
using the World Wide Web and other Internet resources.
Ø Accuracy
and attention to detail;
Ø Ability
to use Windows and Microsoft Office applications or the equivalent
software;
Ø Excellent
inter-personal communication skills;
Ø Ability
to work positively with a team of professionals;
Ø Flexibility,
creativity, dependability, and adaptability.
Ø Experience
in fisheries, biology, or other natural science;
Ø Experience
in information science, library science, records management, or a
closely related field;
Ø Knowledge
of procedures and techniques for organizing and maintaining library
resources;
Ø Experience
with basic library reference procedures;
Ø Knowledge
of natural resource issues, particularly fisheries, and geography
in the Columbia River Basin;
Ø Knowledge
of Native American cultures and treaty rights issues;
"Preference will be given to qualified Native American
applicants who provide proof of enrollment in a federally recognized
tribe. The Columbia River
Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is an equal opportunity employer."
Please contact:
Lenora A. Oftedahl
StreamNet Librarian
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
729 NE Oregon St, STE 190
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 736-3581
