Library Assistant, Senior - Acquisitions, UW Libraries

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

About the position

    Responsibilities
  • Place orders for selected library materials with established vendors.
  • Perform preorder searches in the library management system to avoid duplication of materials.
  • Determine the best vendor for replacements for damaged library materials.
  • Receive vendor shipments, both physical and electronic, and verify item condition against invoices.
  • Assist with verifying access to electronic books in the library management system.
  • Enter approved invoices for one-time purchases and continuing resources in the library management system.
  • Create procurement card purchases in various accounting systems and post invoices in the library management system.
  • Perform copy cataloging of purchased or donated library materials and edit cataloging records accordingly.
  • Process item withdrawals, call number errors, and transfers of materials.
  • Research and resolve order issues by communicating with vendors and selectors as assigned.
  • Assist with loading records, receiving, returning, and maintaining Popular Reading Collection titles in the library management system.
  • Assist with bulk record loading of items into the library management system for new orders and updates.
  • Create, revise, and update training manuals and documentation for job-related tasks.
  • Assist with training others as assigned.
    Requirements
  • Associate's degree or equivalent combination of work and experience.
  • 1-year work-related experience in a library, office, or similar setting.
    Nice-to-haves
  • Experience entering and searching for information in a database.
  • Experience with MS Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new software and applications.
  • Experience using an integrated library system.
  • Basic knowledge of library filing and cataloging systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.
    Benefits
  • Full-time position with a competitive salary.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive academic environment.
  • Access to university resources and facilities.

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