The Position
| Job Title: | Monographic Receiving Specialist |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Suzzallo & Allen Libraries / Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services |
| Rate: | $21.59 |
| Hours: | 12 hours per week Monday-Friday only, between 8:00 am-6:00 pm |
| Positions available: | 1 |
| Date posted: | February 14, 2025 |
| Closing date: | February 20, 2025 |
| Start date: | March 3, 2025 (negotiable) |
Duties
Assist in the daily operations of the Monographic receiving section of the Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services division, Suzzallo Library. Duties as assigned include:
- Maintaining shelf and workspace organization for acquisitions areas, sorting and unpacking books and other incoming purchased material.
- Receiving and verifying incoming materials for correctness in the Libraries’ Ex-Libris Alma database and Access monographic receiving database.
- Search and create records as needed for orders and gifts, identify duplicates.
- Assist in the receiving and activation of electronic books.
- Other office duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to type/key accurately and with speed.
- Able to perform very detailed, routine work with accuracy.
- General knowledge of MS Office software.
- Good communication skills.
- Follow instructions with minimal supervision and maintain scheduled hours.
- Able to lift 45 pound boxes.
- Reading knowledge of one European language (ex. French, German, Italian or Spanish; fluency not required).
Desired Qualifications
- Prior library work experience.
- Experience with library databases such as Ex Libris Alma and OCLC.
- Available to work at least two or more quarters, including summers.
- Reading knowledge of an additional language, European or other (ex. Asian languages)
Other Job Details
We are conveniently located on campus in Suzzallo Library. Excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the academic library technical services/acquisitions field. First year iSchool students are encouraged to apply. We are a diverse crew and encourage anyone interested to apply.
How to Apply
Upload your cover letter, and resume to the form above with your student NetID.
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Equal opportunity and accommodation information
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