Temporary Library Assistant
St. John's University Rittenberg Law Library
Job posted to this site on August 3rd at 4:26pm
Part Time
Job Description
The St. John’s Law School Rittenberg Library seeks applications for a temporary employee to check in selected print library materials and undertake a library collection weeding project. The temporary employee will report to the Associate Dean for Library Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for following a set of clearly defined guidelines and procedures to both check in new materials and inventory and process a collection of government documents for removal from the library system and library building. Training in library-specific software is provided.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Microsoft Excel to collect and format data for upload into the Federal Depository Library Program Exchange system (FDLP Exchange)
- Monitor FDLP Exchange regularly for updates
- Communicate via email with other libraries in the depository program
- Prepare and pack print library materials for shipping or discard
- Use OCLC Connexion software to remove library holdings for weeded items
- Use Sierra library software to locate records for materials identified for weeding
- Physically process selected new materials received as part of the depository program, including checking in items using Sierra library software
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within a collegial environment
- Adept in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong skills and demonstrated experience working with data in Excel
- Experience and comfort using web-based platforms to query and organize data
- Commitment to working with a spirit of kindness and collaboration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Be enrolled in or a graduate of an American Library Association accredited graduate program
- Experience with the Federal Depository Library Exchange system
- Familiarity with OCLC Connexion
- Familiarity with the Sierra Integrated Library System from Innovative Interfaces, Inc
All persons hired are required to be vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus, subject to the reasonable accommodation provisions of applicable law.
Location
St. John's University School of Law Rittenberg Law Library, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439Compensation
$19.00/hour