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Department:
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Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services (Suzzallo / Allen Libraries)
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Job Title:
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Student Specialist
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Date Posted:
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14 January 2013
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Closing Date:
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1 February, 2013
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Number Available:
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1
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| Start Date: |
Immediately |
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Rate:
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$9.19 - $9.85 per hour, depending on experience.
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Hours:
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12 - 14 hours per week.
Schedule to be determined. Hours Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
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Duties:
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- Maintain shelf and workspace organization for acquisitions areas.
- Sort and unpack books and other incoming purchased material.
- Verify incoming materials for correctness and match with related paperwork.
- Use the Libraries' Innovative Millenium database and OCLC.
- Search and create records for orders and gifts.
- Identify duplication.
- Receive and update records for incoming purchased books and materials.
- Expedite cataloging of certain categories of incoming materials.
- Assist in ordering procedures, claiming open orders, and inputting status reports.
- Other acquisitions and general office duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:
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- Strong written and verbal English skills.
- Able to type/key quickly and accurately.
- Able to perform detailed, routine work with accuracy.
- Knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel.
- Able to follow directions with minimal supervision.
- Able to maintain scheduled hours.
- Able to lift 45-pound boxes.
- Reading knowledge of one European language (French, German, or Italian).
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| Desired Qualifications: |
- Prior library work experience.
- Experience with library databases such as Innovative Millenium and OCLC.
- Reading knowledge of an additional European language (Spanish, or a Nordic language such as Swedish or Norwegian).
- Able to work at least three consecutive quarters.
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| Other Job Details: |
- Excellent opportunity to gain experience in the academic library technical services/acquisitions field.
- Information School students are encouraged to apply.
- Position is conveniently located on campus and the hours are flexible.
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Application Process:
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- Complete a UW Libraries student job application form. To ensure compatibility and consideration, complete the application form using Adobe Reader*.
- Submit the following materials by uploading them to the Library student employment online dropbox.
- Application Form
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Winter Schedule
*Some programs, including versions of Mac Preview, are not fully compatible with PDF forms.
Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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For additional information or questions regarding student job opportunities, or for assistance with the application process, please contact the Student Employment Coordinator, UW Libraries:
Erik Dahl
Phone: 206-685-1820
Email: eadahl@uw.edu
