Library Technical Assistant II - Access Services
Full Time $46,040 / yearJob Overview
Overview
Access Services is part of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library and is responsible for storing, locating, status updating, and delivering materials to the reading and study rooms in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The Access Services team ensures an excellent public service experience through timely and efficient delivery of Library materials, including 3.5 million general collection onsite items and millions more offsite. Among the storage spaces at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the Milstein 2 Research Stacks represent an innovative approach to managing research library inventory of over 2 million items. The Access Services team also partners with the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP) in delivering materials stored in the Princeton storage facility to the research libraries.
Reporting to the Manager of Research Access Services, the Library Technical Assistant III plays an integral role in ingesting, storing, moving, and supporting the ongoing preservation of the Library’s general collections. They are also responsible for conducting quality control and electronic delivery of scanned documents for our Scan and Deliver service.
Responsibilities:
- Fill reader requests and provide inventory control for research materials including:
- Physical delivery of items
- Checking in and out items via the ILS catalog and inventory software
- Refiling of items
- Collection inventory
- Scanning
- Perform public service desk duties at various locations
- Ensure the successful movement and tracking of offsite materials to and from service locations
- Perform tasks to prepare collections for access and service, and to ensure ongoing preservation including:
- Labeling
- Barcoding
- Preservation stability
- Train colleagues in workflows as assigned
- Performs other related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education and Certifications
- High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
- Experience working with library materials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Customer service experience
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, speed and accuracy in carrying out duties
- Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Demonstrated ability to work with a team and on independent projects
- Demonstrated flexibility and reliability
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NYPL Core Values:
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
- Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
- Research Library
Physical Duties
- Lifting up to 40 lbs required
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Schedule
35 hours/week during regular research library hours, Monday-Saturday, between 9AM-8PM.
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
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