Library Assistant III (Cataloging)

Clerical, Full-Time, 12 month position

The Library Assistant III will work in Kent Library’s Catalog unit. The Assistant will work closely with other library staff to provide discovery of, and access to, library resources. This position has a key support role in the Library of Congress Reclassification project. The Library Assistant III will report to the Catalog Librarian.

Cataloging (40 hours/week, Monday—Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm)

The Cataloging unit is responsible for library resources’ description, discovery and access. Kent Library’s online database, journal, streaming media, print and physical media collections support student, faculty, staff and community guest learning, teaching, research and information needs. This position will primarily support locating and physical processing of library materials.  

• Participate in physical processing of new library materials in multiple formats according to Kent Library’s policies and practices.
• Create, maintain and update bibliographic, holdings and item records in the library management system.
• Share responsibility for physical processing and relabeling books and other collection materials for the reclassification project.
• Provide quality control for reclassified and relabeled materials.
• Train student employees to assist in physical processing of library materials.
• Share responsibility for in-house library materials mending and repair.
• Participate in deselecting and withdrawing materials from Kent Library collections.
• Copy catalog print materials for specified Kent Library collections according to national, regional and local cataloging policies, standards and practices.
• Share responsibility for documenting unit policies and procedures.
• Serve on library committees.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel (testing required by review date)
• Evidence of using a computer in a work setting
• Previous work experience that indicates high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; library experience a plus
• Ability to successfully perform physical processing of library materials tasks; such as printing, labeling, stamping, security
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to learn new skills; such as materials mending and repair
• Knowledge of, or familiarity with, one or more library classification system
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a group
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to bend, push and/or lift 30 pounds daily with or without accommodation
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

Additional Information:

For full consideration, Microsoft Office testing is required to be completed within the past year and by the deadline date listed above.  To schedule the Microsoft Office skills tests, please call Testing Services at (573) 651-2836.   Proof of Microsoft Office Specialist Certification can be submitted in place of required testing.

Application Deadline: The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 20, 2018. 

To Apply: Submit the following items online at:  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/semoedu/default.cfm

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of professional references may be asked for at a later date

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER