Student Assistant in Physical Processing Unit

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

The Collection and Resource Management Division at the Golda Meir Library, Milwaukee campus, seeks a Student Assistant to work in the Physical Processing Unit. The Physical Processing Unit prepares library materials for circulation as well as repairs and preserves materials in our collections. This is an onsite, part time position starting at $9.50. Under direct supervision of a library staff member, the Student Assistant will work a flexible schedule of up to 30 hours per week during the summer, Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm.

Tentative start date: Monday, June 5, 2023

 

Job duties:

 

·        Physical processing: learn and process library materials for shelving following complex processing procedures. Includes stamping, applying tattle tape and labeling materials; sewing scores into pam binders; adding dust jacket covers; etc.

·        Preservation: learn preservation techniques and follow guidelines to preserve library materials. Includes using appropriate tools (large and small) to make phase boxes and large pamphlet binders; perform basic spine, hinge, paper, and binding repairs.

·        Material donations: help process gift-in-kind donations as necessary. Includes sorting gifts; searching in the online catalog; final disposition of materials.

·        Assist with special projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

 

·        Attention to detail in order to maintain data integrity.

·        Be dependable, punctual, self-motivated and have good interpersonal communication skills. Ask questions whenever needed.

·        Ability to get along with co-workers and follow directions.

·        Ability to lift, move, and unpack boxes of books (40 lbs.).

·        Ability to move loaded book carts to appropriate destination;

·           Requires manual dexterity and the physical ability to operate equipment such as paper cutters.