Updated: 25 days ago
Location: Warrensburg, MISSOURI
Deadline: 20 May 2024
Position Information
Position Information
| Position Title | Collection Management/Acquisitions Student Assistant - Summer 2024 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Collection Management/Acquisitions Student Assistant - Summer 2024 |
| Department | 260010-Library Services |
| Pay Rate | 12.75 |
| Position Number | S99843 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | |
| Posting Date | 05/10/2024 |
| Closing Date | 05/20/2024 |
| Position Purpose | When applying for this position, please include a cover letter, resume, and hours of availability for Summer 2024 on the application. Collection Management/Acquisitions Student Assistants play a vital role in preparing library materials for patron use. This preparation involves applying call number labels, barcodes, and security devices. Assistants will also be responsible for data entry, receiving dock management, material shelving, departmental special projects, and other tasks assigned by their supervisor. Attention to detail while reading and entering data is an integral requirement for this position. Required experience: Attention to data entry detail. Special Skills (list): Successful candidates must possess the ability to read, understand, and follow established departmental workflows and the ability to work independently. Working Hours and Days: Flexible hours available Monday – Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm |
| Education & Formal Training | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Computer Skills | Word-Processing, Spreadsheet |
| Experience | Customer service experience is required. Previous library experience is preferred but not required. Google Suite, Micro Soft Office, and library classification system experience preferred. |
| Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: | Not Applicable |
| Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: | Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Maintain confidentiality |
| Physical & Environmental Factors: | Lifting (weight) - 40 lbs., Excessive standing and/or walking |
| Lifting weight | |
| Special Working Conditions: | Professional appearance |