Library Assistant, Senior - Acquisitions, UW Libraries
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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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.
Apply Now
Apply Now