Reference Archivist (Librarian), Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology

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• Provides primary reputed company at Pitts Theology Library of the Special Collections Request System (Aeon). Guides researchers through the completion of online registration for Aeon and requesting Special Collections materials.
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• Maintains physical order of Special Collections stacks and assists with retrieval and reshelving of materials.
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