Library Materials Processing & Discovery Assistant

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Emps

LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue sporting events for

Childcare discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery to assist with daily processing of library materials, unpack shipments, and prepare items for shelving. The role requires careful attention to detail and dependable, regular scheduling.

Responsibilities include journal processing, Alma record maintenance, data entry, and various special projects as assigned. Work schedule is 8-10 hours/week, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to contribute to Special Collections

Qualifications

• Good computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Legible handwriting.
• Regular schedule and dependability.
• Ability to lift stacks.

Responsibilities

• Shelf prep - Tattle-Tape and label making.
• Unpacking GOBI boxes, checking invoices, and placing items on shelves.
• Unpacking monograph shipments.
• Opening GOBI boxes.
• Unpacking single-vendor receipts.
• Breaking down recyclables.
• Journal check-in process.
• Shelf prep when shelves are filling (NON-RUSH).
• Journal binding preparation.
• Journal shelving.
• General cleanup of work area.
• Recycling - downstairs (as needed).
• Creating call number flags for Special Collections items (Bookbot).
• Sending Provost books to Preservation.
• Searching titles in Alma for owned items (gift work).
• Adding items to existing records.
• Creating bookplates for special projects.
• Data entry.
• Serials access verification.
• RFID encoding (Hunt materials only).
• Other projects as assigned, with priorities determined at the time of assignment.
• Other tasks as training is provided

Skills

Good computer skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Legible handwriting

Regular schedule

Dependability

Ability to lift stacks

Job description

NC State University is seeking a Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery to assist with daily processing of library materials, unpack shipments, and prepare items for shelving. The role requires careful attention to detail and dependable, regular scheduling.

Responsibilities include journal processing, Alma record maintenance, data entry, and various special projects as assigned. Work schedule is 8-10 hours/week, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to contribute to Special Collections