FWS - Collection Services Assistant; Electronic Resources

FWS
- Collection Services Assistant (Electronic Resources) Overview

Category

Student

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT PACIFIC STUDENTS ONLY

Title of position: FWS
- Collection Services Assistant (Electronic Resources) I

Department name and location:
Collection Services Department, Tran Library, Forest Grove Campus

Purpose of position:
To provide assistance to the Electronic Resources Librarian. With the Electronic Resources Librarian, you’ll be assisting in solving access issues and managing/organizing electronic resources.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Core Duties
  • Assist with library database maintenance, including checking and updating descriptions of library holdings.
  • Use Excel to access information for researching status of library holdings and reporting findings.
  • Assist in special projects.
  • Work at computer for extended periods of time
• Secondary Duties include
  • Pushing heavy book carts, reading, stooping and repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and arms.
  • Process books, CDs, DVDs, and other materials to prepare them for check-out.
  • Receive, process, and shelve periodicals.
  • Locate library resources using the library catalog and call numbers.
  • Move books and other library resources around in department and on shelves

Competencies to practice (core competencies gained though experience in this position):

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Applied problem solving
• Digital literacy
• Oral and written communication

Length of employment:
Typically, Fall and Spring terms, with option to return for the following year based on performance and position availability. Sometimes, additional work during winter (J-term) or Summer may be available. Currently looking for candidates to work 8hrs per week, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9am-5pm.

Wage rate:
Library tier I: $16.80. In subsequent years of employment, based on performance and knowledge/duties, there may be an opportunity to advance to assistant II and III positions, with associated wage increases.

Required qualifications

• Self-motivation and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing complex, repetitive tasks

Desired qualifications (not required, but please share if you have any of these qualifications)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office