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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.

• Identify and manage duplicate items, including multiple duplicates
• Update and maintain the ARC's internal catalog
• Assist with sorting, shelving and un-shelving materials
• Create container lists and directories
• Make lists of uncatalogued resources and create basic finding aids
• Prepare materials for long-term storage

• Working knowledge of Eastern or Western Armenian, including the ability to read fluently and recognize the orthographic differences
• Experience working with physical collections
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Strong administrative, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Armenian language fluency 

• Knowledge of Turkish, Russian, Arabic or other languages is a plus, but not required
• Experience with creating and editing MARC records, and copy cataloging a plus but not required
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a Master's-level program in Library Science, or a related field is preferred, but not required

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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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.