Job Description
Student Library Assistant - Processing
Job Overview
The Library Assistant assists with a variety of acquisitions, cataloging, and processing related tasks in the Nicholas Suite. These may include new book copy cataloging and processing, relabeling, mending, withdrawals, and resolving cataloging issues. This position pays $15 / hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Physical processing of books and other items (applying stamps, call number labels, etc.)
- Unpacking boxes of books and organizing them
- Mending of damaged books
- Copy cataloging and resolving cataloging issues
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to learn Library of Congress, Dewey and other classification systemsAbility to learn new computer systemsDemonstrated reliability and trustworthinessAttention to detailQualifications
Current Wheaton College undergraduate or graduate studentGood critical thinking skillsGood communication skills (written and verbal)