Library Assistant III

## Library Assistant IIIApply:
Onsite:
Stevens Point, WI:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
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* Position Title:

** Library Assistant III##
** Job Category:
** University Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Library Assistant III##
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* Job Duties:

** The Library Assistant III position reports to the Collection Development Librarian and is responsible for the coordination of library acquisition of workflows including ordering, receiving, and payment of library materials and subscriptions. The position works closely with vendors, campus purchasing, and library faculty and staff to ensure accurate and timely transactions and resolve purchasing and order issues. The position also supports collection assessment and withdrawal activities.

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Job Responsibilities:

*** May assist and educate both face-to-face and remote customers in the use of technologies and tools to create, seek, use, and manage information
* Provides complex library services support in absence of a supervisory authority. Acts as a resource to other library staff
* Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
* Utilizes library software and systems to retrieve, enter, and report on data using a wide variety of applications
* May create invoices, process complex orders, and resolve any purchasing discrepancies
* Participates in committee work within the library and the university
* Provides complex support to the day-to-day operations of library services to provide guidance in the use of library information resources, operations, and policies; or to acquire, prepare, and preserve library information resources for use
* Conducts reference searches to locate relevant materials and answer questions as needed
* Utilizes designated library systems, tools, standards, and practices to locate, retrieve, and organize; or describe, edit, preserve, and reformat a variety of library information resources
* Hires, trains, and guides student employees and monitors student workflows
* Interprets policies and procedures to answer non-routine questions and resolve complex issues##
** Department:
** The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Libraries are an innovative partner in the learning community and an active participant in promoting the university’s goals of teaching, learning, scholarship and community outreach. The Libraries provide quality academic services and resources that foster intellectual curiosity, promote critical inquiry and encourage awareness of an increasingly diverse and global environment..
** Compensation:
** The Library Assistant III position is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt, annual (12-month), University Staff position.  Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide . Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
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* Required Qualifications:

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* * Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
* Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and effectively manage multiple projects.
* Strong decision and problem-solving skills.  Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Detail-orientated and accurate in all work.
* Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology.  ##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* * Bachelor’s Degree
* Experience working in an academic library
* Experience with library acquisitions, ordering, receiving, and invoicing.  Experience using an integrated library system (ILS).
* Experience with credit card reconciliation, purchase orders, fund accounting, or other institutional purchasing processes.  
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* How to Apply:

** TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by 10/21/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.  Files must be complete to be considered.

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