Student Technical Services Assistant

Level 2



Pay Rate: $11.15

Department: Library Services

Description

The [Student] Technical Services Assistant will assist the Technical Services Department in the areas of acquisitions, cataloging, and processing. They will report to the Institutional Memory and Scholarship Librarian who oversees all Technical Services activities. Primary activities include entering invoices into the ILS system (Alma), processing library materials, and copy-cataloging. Copy-cataloging tasks may include helping with reclassification projects and adding second copies to the collection. Other duties assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

1.Enter paid invoices into Alma. 2.Process new and donated books through stamping and labeling/relabeling. 3.Assist with the reclassification projects from Dewey Decimal to Library of Congress call numbers. May include the enhancement of cataloging record in OCLC Connexion. 4.Perform copy-cataloging of books using OCLC Connexion with proper training as delegated by supervisor. 5.Provide assistance in other Technical Services projects and activities as assigned by library staff.

Qualifications

1.Strong attention to detail and organization skills 2.Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills 3.Computer proficiency and ability to learn new computer programs and software 4.Must be punctual, reliable, and self-motivated 5.Must be able to learn and efficiently use the ILS (Alma) and DYMO Label application 6.Must be able to learn and efficiently use OCLC Connexion following the copy-cataloging guidelines. 7.Ability to work independently; ability to understand and proactively solve problems

Additional Comments

Basic training will be provided for using the cataloging interface and database, the ILS system (Alma), and for learning basic library principles. To apply, please submit resume. P.S. This position is only for full time students at Capital University.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Meghan Crawford

Phone: 6142367259

Email: mcrawford32@capital.edu