Technical Services and Digital Initiatives Library Assistant II - Framingham State University

Framingham State University•Framingham, MA

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian and the E-resources and Digital Repository Librarian, the Technical Services and Digital Initiatives Library Assistant (officially classified as Library Assistant II) performs the processes for receiving mail; processing, distributing, and renewing print journals and newspapers; processing new materials for collections; stacks maintenance; catalog record maintenance; and digitizing materials for the library digital repository. See the full Library Assistant classification specifications.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time paraprofessional or clerical experience as a library assistant, or (B) any combination of the required experience and the substitution below.
An Associate's degree or higher may be substituted for the required experience.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Nice To Haves

Ability to pay attention to detail
Proven ability to work independently
Ability to follow-through and resolve problems/issues to completion
Excellent knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products
Ability to understand and apply Library and University procedures and guidelines governing the purchase and disposition of library materials and equipment
Ability to prepare general reports
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Sorts mail for distribution
Processes and distributes print journals and newspapers, and updates online periodicals records
Works with Acquisitions group to renew print periodicals and newspapers
Physically processes books and materials for collections (covering books, adding bar codes, spine labels, and security strips, stamping)
Works with Access Services and Cataloging groups to shift and maintain library stacks, repair damaged items, process withdrawals, and update catalog records
Maintains holdings binder, fills requests for articles from microform collection, and maintains microform reader-printer and other scanning and copying equipment
Works with Cataloging and E-resources librarians to establish, document, and implement digitization guidelines and workflow procedures to digitize content
Operates equipment to produce high-quality digital images of library, University, faculty, and other content for incorporation into the library digital repository
Works with Cataloging Librarian to create and update catalog records for digital content and maintain digital collections
Prepares reports as needed
Staffs library front desk as needed
Participates in library and University committees
Assists with other duties as assigned by supervisors