Library Materials Specialist

York County; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

York County is seeking a Library Assistant to support acquisitions, technical services and general clerical tasks within the Yorktown library system. You will help process new materials, perform cataloging duties, apply spine labels and barcodes, ensure quality control, handle daily mail, and assist in inventory, art work creation for AV materials, and routine housekeeping of the collection.

This role requires good communication, the ability to follow instructions, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Pre-employment checks including criminal history/background checks required.
• General knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Familiarity with business English and general library procedures.
• Some knowledge of record keeping and reporting.
• Some knowledge of personal computers and word processing.
• Some knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in acquisitions and technical service with clerical tasks.
• Perform minor cataloging duties: add holdings, update records, delete items.
• Process new library acquisitions: spine labels, barcodes, genre labels, jackets and dust covers.
• Quality control of newly processed materials.
• Receive daily mail.
• Create replacement artwork for A/V materials and books as needed.
• Assist in cataloging, processing of library materials, annual collection inventory, weeding and replacement.

Skills

Clerical skills

Excellent communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Word processing

Copiers

Cataloging systems

Job description

York County is seeking a Library Assistant to support acquisitions, technical services and general clerical tasks within the Yorktown library system. You will help process new materials, perform cataloging duties, apply spine labels and barcodes, ensure quality control, handle daily mail, and assist in inventory, art work creation for AV materials, and routine housekeeping of the collection.

This role requires good communication, the ability to follow instructions, and the ability to work with