Job Vacancy, Library Information Assistant

*Library Information Assistant – 100% FTE, (M– F, 8 – 5), $9.05 per hour. Access Services, Shelving, Ellis Library.

Duties: Sort books and load trucks to be shelved. Shelve books from trucks and from return shelves. Shift the library collection. Journal Pickups and deliveries. This position requires a great deal of physical stamina and involves moving materials and related physical actions most of the workday. Must be able to move fully loaded book trucks (at least 200 lbs.). Must be able to use ladders and footstools in the stacks. Must be able to read call numbers on tall shelves and on the lower shelves where there is diminished lighting. Must be able to be on one’s feet for long periods of time. Perform alphanumeric sequencing of books and serials. Perform basic math computations during the course of work. Work independently and meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by department.

Min. Quals.: A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
Six months of responsible office experience is necessary. Directly related education or training may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Quals.: Supervisory experience and knowledge of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification system is desirable. NO typing test is required for this position.

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