Senior Processing Assistant
New York University - Bobst Library
Job posted to this site on August 25th at 4:24pm
Application Deadline: September 30th 2022
Full Time
Job Description
Position Summary: Perform complex cataloging, acquisitions, metadata and record maintenance functions as well as monitor standard processing functions. Assist in systems maintenance. Assist with special projects. Train student and/or casual employees. Assign and review work of Processing Assistants, students and casuals. Troubleshoot and resolve processing problems.
E-resources Unit is responsible for day-to-day management of the University's e-resources in collaboration with Data Analysis and Integration and Collection Services Departments. Troubleshooting access, maintaining e-resource metadata and processing e-resource payments are among the responsibilities of this position. Experience with e-resource knowledge bases and ExLibris' Alma system is a plus.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree.
Required Experience:
2 years of office experience.
Preferred Experience:
1 or more years of office experience in a library.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to serve as a liaison with vendors and other libraries; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; ability to perform detailed work as well as assign and prioritize work; strong problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to adhere to detailed instructions for correcting complex serials check-in records and bibliographic holdings information; strong analytical skills desirable.
Additional Information:
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Location
70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012Compensation
$26.23/hour
Application URL or Email
Submit specified application materials to libraries.careers@nyu.edu.