Library Technical Assistant (Offsite Storage) - Olin Library

About the role

Helps plan and execute collection space projects and updates catalog records to optimize collection space and improve user access.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• In consultation with supervisor, conduct collection management projects including inventory, record maintenance in the Libraries ILS, and shifting to optimize shelf capacity and prepare collections for migration to a new ILS and future relocation to a high-density storage facility.
• Perform daily circulation and interlibrary loan tasks including retrieval, scanning, check-in, and shelving of physical materials.
• Gather data to support collection space map of general collections in the offsite storage facility.
• Aid in projects related to relocation, shifting, transfers, and storage and physical removal of deaccessioned materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Physical effort typically sitting at a desk or table. Equipment includes office equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree.

Skills

Not applicable.

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.