Library Operations Specialist (Circulation & Cataloging)

uchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools' Lim Family Library seeks a Library Assistant III to provide advanced operational and technical support for the library within the Early Childhood Division.

The role involves complex circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, collection maintenance, and financial processing to ensure efficient daily operations and outstanding customer service for students, families, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Checks materials in and out, manages holds, reserves, overdues and patron records.
• Assists students, families, teachers with library services and troubleshooting.
• Maintains holdings in Follett Destiny and shelf organization.
• Supports acquisitions and financial processing, tracking invoices.
• Collaborates with librarians on reader engagement and library programs.

Job description

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools' Lim Family Library seeks a Library Assistant III to provide advanced operational and technical support for the library within the Early Childhood Division.

The role involves complex circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, collection maintenance, and financial processing to ensure efficient daily operations and outstanding customer service for students, families, faculty, and staff.