Library Technical Assistant (Offsite Storage) - University Libraries

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO seeks a Library Cataloging Assistant to support collection space projects, update catalog records, and improve user access.

You will evaluate and enhance records, process reports, contribute to department policies, may supervise student assistants, and respond to inquiries from staff. Must have a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of relevant library cataloging experience preferred.
• Familiarity with cataloging standards and MARC systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance records for department.
• Process reports, export/load records.
• Contribute to development, implementation and ongoing improvement of department policies and procedures and maintains documentation.
• May supervise student assistants.
• Communicate with and respond to inquiries from members of the department.
• Perform other technical services duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic Libraries

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

External Customers

Flexible Mindset

Integrated Library Systems

Internal Customers

Learning New Concepts

OCLC Connexion

Oral Communications

Organizing

Working Independently

Written Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Helps plan and execute collection space projects and updates catalog records to optimize collection space and improve user access.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Helps plan and execute collection space projects and updates catalog records to optimize collection space and improve user access.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance records for department.
• Process reports, export/load records.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of department policies and procedures and maintains documentation.
• May supervise student assistants.
• Communicate with and respond to inquiries from members of the department.
• Perform other technical services duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Stockroom or warehouse
• Dust, dirt, mold, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Exposure to moving machinery

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Typically standing or walking
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations
• Frequent lifting 25lbs or more (must be able to life 40lbs)

Equipment

• Office equipment

Education

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

More About This Job

• Applied knowledge of RDA, AACR2(rev), LCSH, LC classification, MARC2 1.
• Working knowledge of two or more Western European languages.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Cataloging (1 Year)

Skills

Academic Libraries, Analytical Thinking, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, External Customers, Flexible Mindset, Integrated Library Systems, Internal Customers, Learning New Concepts, OCLC Connexion, Oral Communications, Organizing, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.