Penn State University Press is hiring a temporary, part-time Copyright and Records Assistant. This role involves supporting the press’s records management and copyright processes through detailed archival and administrative work. You’ll work on-site in our office and warehouse environment.
What You'll Do
- Process a backlog of books for copyright registration, identifying missing registrations, completing applications, and coordinating shipments.
- Sort and digitize paper documents including permissions, invoices, and copyright certificates.
- Review miscellaneous files to determine, based on provided guidance, which should be retained or discarded.
- Audit the press library to identify duplicate and missing books and reshelve books out of alphabetical order.
What We're Looking For
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail for accurate completion of copyright applications and verification of bibliographic information.
- Ability to follow established procedures and guidelines when determining file retention and handling archival materials.
- Proficiency with basic office software and scanning equipment for document digitization and record-keeping.
- Ability to work independently and on-site in a warehouse/office environment, including handling and shelving books.
Nice to Have
- Background in book publishing or related work.
Work Mode
This is an on-site, temporary, part-time position located at the Penn State University Press office and warehouse.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
