Library Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Collections Management Library Assistant at the State Library of Pennsylvania helps process, organize, and maintain collections across all areas of the Library. The role supports effective collection management practices and major collections improvement projects. Under the supervision of the Collection Management Supervisor, the assistant processes serial subscriptions, checks in materials, updates catalog holdings, and processes new monographs and other library materials. The position also includes maintaining orderly stacks, assisting at the service desk, and participating in library training and professional development.

This is a full-time position. The regular schedule is 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday and 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday and Friday, with schedules subject to change to meet Library operating needs. Part-time telework may be available on Mondays and Fridays for employees with a securely configured high-speed internet connection working from an approved location in Pennsylvania; telework eligibility may change. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Requirements

• Two years of library-clerical experience, or one year as a Library Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration).
• An associate degree or equivalent training with major course work in library science may be substituted for the required experience.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in library technical services.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A love for organization.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate the renewal, processing, and stacks maintenance of print periodicals, standing orders, and other continuing collections.
• Use the Library's integrated library system (ILS) to check in serials, update holdings, and attach items to records.
• Process acquisitions and government documents, including updating catalog records, covering, barcoding, and labeling materials.
• Repair and rehouse materials as needed.
• Help organize and care for the Library's collections, including shelving, inventorying, and participating in strategic collection projects.
• Shelf-read, page, sort, and manage shifting of materials in assigned areas to keep stacks orderly and facilitate access.
• Help staff the Library service desk, provide customer service, and answer questions.
• Participate in library training and professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree