Library Operations & Cataloging Assistant

Centralcollege; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centralcollege is seeking a Library Assistant to support cataloging, acquisitions, and periodicals duties. The role includes processing daily mail, shelving current materials, and ensuring items are correctly shelved and recorded in the library system.

The candidate should be detail-oriented with strong customer service skills and be able to work well in a team, maintaining accuracy and clear communication in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to follow detailed processes
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work well with a team
• Complete accurate work
• Strong communication skills
• Computer skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in cataloging, acquisitions, and periodicals duties
• Assist in checking in and processing daily mail
• Shelve and shift books, current periodicals, journals and newspapers
• Straighten, shelf read and look for lost or missing items or data
• Check library catalog for requested items
• Enter short item records into library on-line system
• Check new materials against invoices
• Process new library materials and assist in maintaining current collections
• Pull books for call number changes
• Type new spine labels

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Accuracy

Communication

Computer skills

Job description

Centralcollege is seeking a Library Assistant to support cataloging, acquisitions, and periodicals duties. The role includes processing daily mail, shelving current materials, and ensuring items are correctly shelved and recorded in the library system.

The candidate should be detail-oriented with strong customer service skills and be able to work well in a team, maintaining accuracy and clear communication in all tasks.