Library Collection Specialist (Part-Time, On-Site)

County of Augusta; Verona (VA); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Augusta County Library in Virginia seeks a part-time Collection Maintenance Assistant to keep the library system's physical collections organized, accurate, and in good condition. The role splits time between collection maintenance across locations and public service shifts at Fishersville.

Under supervision, you will perform inventory, labeling, repair, processing, and assist patrons with catalogs, eBooks, and digital resources.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, library procedures, circulation practices, classification systems, and basic material repair techniques.
• Ability to learn and accurately use an integrated library system; familiarity with MARC bibliographic records is a plus.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, scanners, printers, and standard office technology.
• Strong customer-service skills and the ability to interact tactfully with patrons of all ages and backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay accurate during repetitive tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously and to work both independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Provide routine collection maintenance at all library locations as assigned and help branch staff keep collections organized to consistent standards.
• Identify materials that are damaged, worn, outdated, missing, or misplaced.
• Assist with rebalancing collections among library locations based on collection size, available shelving, circulation activity, and community needs, including pulling, preparing, and relocating materials for transfer.
• Pull materials identified for withdrawal, replacement, repair, or further evaluation, and assist with weeding projects under the direction of Collections staff.
• Address problems found during rebalancing projects, such as insufficient space, damaged or missing items, or classification concerns.
• Take part in inventories, shelf audits, collection counts, and changes to classification or browsing arrangements.
• Clean, repair, label, barcode, and cover materials, including replacing worn labels, spine markings, and other identifiers.
• Input, edit, and update item and bibliographic records in the integrated library system (ILS) and generate collection reports as needed.
• Welcome patrons and provide courteous, equitable, and helpful service in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Check materials in and out, empty book drops, process holds, register patrons for library cards, and assist with routine account questions.
• Help patrons locate materials and use the library catalog, eBooks and other digital resources, public computers, printers, copiers, and scanners.
• Answer routine questions and refer those requiring additional expertise to the appropriate staff member.
• Protect patron privacy and confidentiality and help maintain a welcoming, safe, and orderly public service environment.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures when assigned.
• Work cooperatively with staff across the library system, participate in training, and adapt to changing procedures and technology.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Scanners

Printers

Jobbeschreibung

Augusta County Library in Virginia seeks a part-time Collection Maintenance Assistant to keep the library system's physical collections organized, accurate, and in good condition. The role splits time between collection maintenance across locations and public service shifts at Fishersville.

Under supervision, you will perform inventory, labeling, repair, processing, and assist patrons with catalogs, eBooks, and digital resources.