• Job Description

  Req#: 234091

  The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives .

  JOB TITLE:

  Library Assistant, Senior in Resource Discovery and Management Division

  JOB PURPOSE:

  This position catalogs gifts and purchased materials. It performs the preservation of maps for the collections and is also responsible for training student employees in the encapsulation of maps for preservation. This position also creates invoices for credit card purchases in the library system, works with vendors, and handles the assessment of lost and damaged print materials. This reports to the Supervisor of Library Services, acquisitions, Resource Discovery, and Management Division.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform copy cataloging. Edit cataloging records to accurately reflect the items being described, following local and national standards. Receiving, condition checking, and searching the library system for held titles of gift collections.
  • Create invoices for credit card purchases in the library system.
  • Handle the assessment of billables and of damaged print materials.
  • Return of McNaughton popular reading titles to vendor. Work with the coordinator of the program to resolve problems or make changes.
  • Perform preservation of maps for the collections, including training student employees in the encapsulation of maps for preservation.
  • Perform the condition check and add appropriate notes to the HathiTrust commitment of retention for the libraries.
  • Prepare all outgoing shipments for all formats to be cataloged by the Backstage vendor and receive materials after they are cataloged. Verify records and prepare items for processing.

  SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintain documentation for all assigned duties.
  • Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department and the Libraries

  COMPETENCIES:

  • Adaptability
  • Analysis/Problem Identification
  • Judgment
  • Quality Orientation
  • Service Orientation
  • Work Standards

  REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

  This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education: Associate’s degree or 60 hours college-level credit hours.

  Experience: One year work experience in a library or office setting.

  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software
  • Experience with a library management system, such as Alma
  • Library cataloging experience or knowledge of library cataloging standards
  • Experience with or knowledge of acquisition processes

  REQUIRED MATERIALS:

  Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume or C.V.
  • Contact information for four work-related references.

  It is scheduled as open until filled with a preferred deadline of 01/04/2024.

  HIRING STATEMENT:

  UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu .

  ABOUT LARAMIE:

  The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

  Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

• About the company

  The University of Wyoming is a public land-grant research university in Laramie, Wyoming.

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