FWSP Student Clerical - Chambers Library

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

16d•$8 - $8

About The Position

This is a Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student clerical position in which the student will be responsible for physical processing of all library materials, will follow department procedures and workflows to ensure timely access to library materials, and will assist with collection management workflows. The student may additionally assist professional and support staff with various tasks as needed. Hours per Week 10-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between 8am-5pm. Must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week (schedule is flexible and arranged in accordance with class schedule). College/Department Overview Chambers Library's Metadata & Cataloging department provides accurate, effective, and timely access to library resources for the Central community. The department plays a critical role in library operations and collection management through processing library materials for patron use and maintaining data integrity in the library service platform.

Requirements

Previous work experience, preferably in a library or office environment.
Experience with inventory management.
Experience with data entry.
Knowledge of Windows-based computer applications and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable with repetitive tasks.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow technical instructions.
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Apply barcodes, property stamps, and security strips to library materials.
Create archival ribbons with call number label and barcode for materials held in Archive & Special Collections and updates item records in the library service platform.
Check in documents sent by the Government Publishing Office and alerts professional staff to discrepancies with items received and shipping lists.
Assist with the library’s interdepartmental deselection workflow by scanning barcodes, physically moving materials between carts and shelves, and stamping withdrawn materials.
Transcribe tables of contents to enhance bibliographic access to library materials.
Verify access to electronic resources (ebooks, databases, streaming videos, library website, etc.) as assigned and report any errors or outages to Library Systems.
Assist with special projects, including but not limited to: updating call numbers, preparing basic metadata for institutional repository, creating training materials, or physical processing of campus collections that the Library has agreed to make available in the library service platform.
Ensure compliance of data input standardization in library service platform, including but not limited to: bibliographic records, holdings records, item records, call number shelf list, course reading lists, or electronic collections and portfolios.
May participate in professional development or continuing education activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.