Hours 20 hours per week (Summer/Winter Break); 15 hours per week (Fall/Spring Semesters) ; Monday-Friday (Between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm
Description
The Cataloging department is seeking a student library assistant to assist with processing new books, withdrawing books, and assisting in departmental projects.
Responsibilities & Duties
Performing database maintenance;
Work in Library systems to search for records, analyze records to identify and solve database problems under supervision;
Modify and/or withdraw records in the catalog database maintenance projects
Assist catalogers in departmental projects and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Experience using Excel and/or Google Sheets
Understanding of project management (preferred)
Experience working with database(s), preferably cataloging management platforms, such as, Alma (Ex Libris), OCLC Connexion or the equivalent.
Non-English language skills are a plus.
Ability to type with accuracy, computer experience, an eye for detail, knowledge of library classification system, and be physically able to push book carts and lift boxes of books.
Application Procedures
Please submit the following materials to handshake:
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