Library Assistant 2

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Department: NUQ Library


Salary/Grade: NEX/10


Serves as an Assistant Librarian at Northwestern Qatar (NUQ). Involved in all phases of the orderly processing of materials. Uses computerized inventory control system for storing properly sized items and retrieving items as requested by library patrons. Provides digital scans of partial and complete books.


Operates material handling equipment to shelve/retrieve items in/from the storage module. Responsible for the retrieval of all collection materials in various locations throughout the department. Assists with backlog by storing, updating, importing and creating records. Reviews/revises student work with records.


Works with more difficult copy and complex material cataloguing. Provides data inputting support for institutional repository. Assists with acquisitions and other special projects. May assist in training lower level library staff and/or supervise the work of student assistants.


Responsibilities


Documents and Databases


  • Performs pre-order and post-receipt searching in Voyager and OCLC. Loads electronic records and invoices.
  • Submits orders via EDI. Creates bibliographic and holdings records and purchase orders for firm-ordered, notification slips and approval materials. Creates invoices in Voyager and pays for books received on firm order or approval.
  • Catalogs items for which copy is found and performs authority work as necessary


Customer Service


  • Communicates with library staff as necessary regarding cataloging issues.
  • Assists in the public service functions of the department


Daily Oversight of Work


  • Supervises the work of student assistants
  • Ability to work evening shifts
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities


  • A high school diploma, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired
  • 1-3 years of experience in a library or equivalent environment.
  • One-year of experience in cataloging, acquisitions OR data entry.
  • Familiarity with inventory control software, digital scanning equipment and software, and processes.


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Post date: 14 January 2025
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: 14 January 2025
Publisher: LinkedIn