Library Office Assistant II

3 weeks ago


Princeton, New Jersey, United States Princeton University Full time

Overview:

is looking for a motivated individual to be part of the Stack Maintenance & Paging Services Team located in Firestone Library. The primary duty of the Library Office Assistant II is to re-shelve library materials according to the Library of Congress classification system and to maintain the materials in the library collection in a neat and orderly fashion.

This position reports to the Supervisor of the Shelving and Annex Unit, working within a team of six other employees. Consistent high production, attention to detail and ability to multi-task are essential elements of the position.

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7am - 3:00pm, though individuals may be asked to work a different schedule on an occasional or temporary basis.

Responsibilities:

Participate in daily floor pick-ups, collecting items which have been used within the library from book carts and tables. Scanning each item into Alma, the library management system.

Sort book trucks with returned and new materials arranging books in their proper order on carts.

Shelve books in assigned areas making sure the books on the shelves are in their proper sequence and that the shelves are neat and orderly.

Perform weekly checks in assigned lockers and/or desks in graduate study rooms for library materials out of place.

Shelf read assigned areas to ensure proper order on shelves.

When needed work as a group to shift sections of books to alleviate space problems

Aid patrons in navigating the library. Refer patrons needing additional assistance to the appropriate desk.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Basic math skill (Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without aid of a calculator.)

Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic and numeric order, and to develop a working understanding of the Library of Congress classification system of library materials arrangement.

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions from supervisor, verbally and in written form.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.

Basic computer skills (Familiarity with email and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Ability to learn library's automated system)

Physical requirements: Bending/twisting, reaching. Climbing: ascending and descending short footstool. Handling: picking up and shelving materials. repetitive lifting of books up to 10 lbs. Pushing and pulling: fully loaded book trucks weighing 60-80 pounds on wheels. Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling and crouching. MUST PASS a Physical Capacity Test

Preferred qualifications

Prior library experience

Knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system or equivalent

Princeton University is an and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Standard Weekly Hours:

36.25

Eligible for Overtime:

Yes

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Probationary Period:

Per union contract

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail):

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required:

Yes

Union Code:

LIB-Amer Fed State County Mun Emps

Valid Driver's License Required:

No

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