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26 people are interested
Rare book collection maintenance assistance
ORGANIZATION: THE MCCUNE ART AND BOOKS COLLECTION
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26 people are interested
A volunteer in this position will help the McCune Collection with the ongoing organization of books and materials in the Collection - in particular new acquisitions and items needing to be re-shelved. The McCune Collection also uses a Microsoft Access database to store information on each item. This database needs to be update periodically (perhaps once a month or so). Familiarity with Microsoft Windows would be preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Access is helpful but not essential - on site training in Access will be provided. An adept candidate may also have a role in helping the McCune Collection to implement a call numbering system to track items. The time constraints associated with this position are very flexible.
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About THE MCCUNE ART AND BOOKS COLLECTION
Location:
505 Santa Clara St, Lower-level of the JFK Building, VALLEJO, CA 94590, US
Mission Statement
The McCune Collection provides public service in the Arts of the Book. We seek to actively involve a diverse public in all our programs; present programs and exhibits of high quality to our audiences; provide innovative educational programming; advance the Collection with relevant acquisitions; and enrich the culture of our community.
Description
The McCune Collection in the JFK Library building houses a superb assortment of rare and unique books, printing equipment, and binding tools left as a bequest to the City of Vallejo by longtime resident and renown physician, Dr. Donovan J. McCune. The particular strengths of this Collection are in: fine printing and binding, Californiana, and Latin & Greek texts, including several incunabula items. We also have a fine collection of superb prints and photographs.
The McCune Room is OPEN to the public on the FIRST & THIRD Tuesday of each month, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The public may also visit during Vallejo's monthly 2nd Friday Artwalk from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Tours may be arranged by appointment. To do so, please contact us by phone at (707) 674-4082 or by e-mail at mccunecollection@mail.com - our volunteer docents are better able to accommodate tour requests which are received several days in advance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
McCune Rare Book Collection505 Santa Clara StJFK Building - Lower levelVallejo, CA 94590
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- Library Sciences
- Inventory Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible - 5 to 10 hours a month - adjustable time
- Candidates should be comfortable working independently