Library Assistant, Senior - Acquisitions, UW Libraries

About the position Responsibilities • Place orders for selected library materials with established vendors. • Perform preorder searches in the library management system to avoid duplication of materials. • Determine the best vendor for replacements for damaged library materials. • Receive vendor shipments, both physical and electronic, and verify item condition against invoices. • Assist with verifying access to electronic books in the library management system. • Enter approved invoices for one-time purchases and continuing resources in the library management system. • Create procurement card purchases in various accounting systems and post invoices in the library management system. • Perform copy cataloging of purchased or donated library materials and edit cataloging records accordingly. • Process item withdrawals, call number errors, and transfers of materials. • Research and resolve order issues by communicating with vendors and selectors as assigned. • Assist with loading records, receiving, returning, and maintaining Popular Reading Collection titles in the library management system. • Assist with bulk record loading of items into the library management system for new orders and updates. • Create, revise, and update training manuals and documentation for job-related tasks. • Assist with training others as assigned. Requirements • Associate's degree or equivalent combination of work and experience. • 1-year work-related experience in a library, office, or similar setting. Nice-to-haves • Experience entering and searching for information in a database. • Experience with MS Excel. • Demonstrated ability to learn new software and applications. • Experience using an integrated library system. • Basic knowledge of library filing and cataloging systems. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated attention to detail. Benefits • Full-time position with a competitive salary. • Opportunity to work in a supportive academic environment. • Access to university resources and facilities. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job