Library Assistant II, Acquisitions-Receiving

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400371

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Kent Library

Opening Date: 11/08/2024

Position Summary

Library Assistant II, Acquisitions - Receiving

Kent Library

Full Time Position

Kent Library's Acquisitions Unit is responsible for ordering, receiving, initial processing, and payment of all collections materials purchased, licensed, and subscribed to by Kent Library. The unit has two Library Assistant II employees - one focused on ordering of materials and the other on receiving of materials

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining files for all ordered materials and received items
• Locating, verifying, and editing of bibliographic and item records
• Creating and updating order records in the library management system
• Communicating with vendors regarding orders delayed, damaged, or non-received items
• Searching multiple vendor databases for hard-to-find items and placing orders
• Adhering to university standards regarding purchasing-card use
• Communicating effectively with internal and external constituents
• Problem-solving for colleagues, academic department faculty, and library users
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the library management system and business software
• Serving as designee for data entry and reconciliation for other p-card holders

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year library experience or demonstrated customer service experience
• Knowledge of cataloging standards or ability to learn and follow rules for describing library materials
• Evidence of research experience
• Able to learn and build software and technical skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Evidence of attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to lift 30 pounds daily with or without accommodations

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 29, 2024. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply

Complete the online application by clicking on the

APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following for your application materials to be complete.

• Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
• Current resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references

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