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University of California, Berkeley · 1 month ago

Collections Project Assistant (6760C), Library Administration - #82686

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27.69/hr - $28.91/hr

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for its academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Collections Project Assistant to support large-scale collections projects for the Sciences Division and manage the physical processing of new materials for the Chemistry, Astronomy & Physics Library.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs advanced bibliographic verification; recalls SLF-N materials and prepares deposits for the Systemwide Library Facility-North(SLF-N); evaluates brittle or disintegrating volumes for Google Books or storage eligibility

Assists technical processing staff with SLF-N pulling and packing

Processes material for SLF-N deposit

Coordinates purchasing and maintaining packing supplies inventory

Maintains storage statistics

Assists with coordinating stacks shifts to make space for newly acquired, returned, or merged collections

Assists with library collection planning, including measuring shelving space, pulling material for review and processing items to be withdrawn

Processes and prepares new monographs

Manages new bookshelf and displays

Processes withdrawals, transfers, and monographic replacements; Processes Google Scanning materials

Pulls materials and updates catalog information

Processes materials returned from the project and oversees returning materials to the shelves

Assists with searches for missing items

Assists with circulation desk coverage as needed; assists RSD with the processing of AFN requests; fields difficult communications and complaints referred from student employees; corresponds with faculty, staff, and other patrons

Answers basic reference questions and provides general public service information to patrons

Oversees binding operations for a small unit; performs post-cataloging of the first issues of serial publications; processes transfers and withdrawals

Checks in all new/received issues; files claims for skipped or damaged issues

Analyzes serial order and payment problems, identifies lapsed orders and refers them to the Acquisitions Department for further action

Processes items going to and returning from the bindery, updates item and holdings records in the integrated library system, and relabels materials as necessary

Physically processes items to be withdrawn

Qualification

Integrated Library SystemLibrary Practices KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle DriveAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamwork

Required

Recent experience with an integrated library system (ILS)

Ability to complete detailed work accurately and complete projects on time

Advanced problem-solving skills

Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as part of a team

General knowledge of library practices and procedures, including circulation, public services, and a working knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system

Applicants for positions in the Library Assistant series are expected to possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the positions

Preferred

Experience in an academic library

Experience using common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Google Drive (Docs and Spreadsheets), cloud data storage, and email applications such as Gmail or bCal