Library Assistant - Periodicals & Archives

About Christian Brothers University:

CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. CBU is an attractive and safe campus environment, and it is quite possibly one of the friendliest campuses anywhere.

If you would like to contribute to these hallmarks of a CBU education, please consider applying for our faculty or staff vacancies through these current employment opportunities.

Job Description:

Job purpose: Manages the library's journal collection; processes archives and records for the Archives; digitizes and preserves material in the Archives; oversees student workers; conducts clerical and administrative tasks in support of the library's operation.

Responsibilities

• Manages the library's journal collection and subscriptions (print and electronic) / both current and no-longer subscribed titles; orders, receives, shelves, shifts, weeds, recycles; corrects and keeps up-to-date records on serials in the integrated library system.
• Coordinates stacks maintenance for the print journal collection; participates in stack maintenance and inventory of the reference and circulating collections.
• Processes incoming archival material for the Archives
•  Prepares material for long-term storage, describes material for access and retrieval, inputs data into the electronic finding aid, and scans material for digital presentation.
• Oversees student workers and interns assigned to the library and archives; monitors their schedules, time, and attendance; participate in their training and orientation.
• Performs clerical work in support of the library's activities.
• Monitors inventory of office supplies and places orders as needed.
• Collects statistics and prepares reports (serials, supplies, paper ordering, etc.).
• Keeps records of library's expenses and activities.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• Opens library and readies it for day.
• Monitors petty cash drawer.
• Places service calls as needed.
• Receives and distributes mail.
• Participates in the planning and improving services, functions, and policies.
• Makes scans or photocopies.
• Assists users with equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working in a networked environment.
• Internet search skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and push loaded carts.

Preferred:

• Library or administrative assistant work experience.

Additional Information:

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community.  
 
Christian Brothers University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, 403(b), and both undergraduate and graduate tuition waiver plans. CBU also offers tuition waivers for dependents of employees and participates in the Tuition Exchange Program, a reciprocal scholarship exchange program for family members of full-time faculty and staff.  
 
Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability. 

Application Instructions:

Please complete the online application and provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and the names and contact information of three references with your application.