Central Inventory Specialist

Stark County District Library•Canton, OH

3h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

An employee serving in this position advances the mission of the Library by providing support in Library Collections departments, with a day-to-day focus on facilitating the work processes in Central Inventory and assisting Materials Selection.

Requirements

Ability to troubleshoot and work through complex problems independently is required.
Intermediate or higher proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.

Nice To Haves

Proven knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and materials of public libraries is preferred.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of library materials selection is preferred.
High level proficiency using Integrated Library System is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
5 to 7 years is preferred.
Experience with front-line merchandising preferred.
Experience organizing and facilitating book clubs preferred.
Experience working in library collection development and/or technical services is preferred.
Experience in public library or public-sector organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs duties to assist in a variety of tasks regarding the materials collection of the library including, inventory management, stock rotation, merchandising, book club support, retention and deselection of materials, subject/title balancing, and branch support.
Assists in Materials Selection function by selecting materials for the various Library collections based on demand, interest, and other criteria as assigned.
Assists in checking in delivery materials for Main Library, with material cleaning tasks and assignment to the SearchOhio processing desk.
Serves as back-up to other Library Collections staff and assists with work processes and projects across the department, including cataloging and technical services, as needed.
Creates Educator Units as needed.
Assists in shelving-related projects across the system.
Acts as resource for public services managers and librarians regarding complex collection issues.
Performs all direct patron circulation functions.
Implements record maintenance tasks as needed.
Uses understanding of ILS Circulation Module to help troubleshoot ILS issues as needed.
May troubleshoot and resolve complex patron account issues, in consultation with appropriate public services manager, as needed.
May assist with training of staff members.
Serves on library committees as needed.
Other duties as required.