Federal Work Study - Technical Services Processing Assistant: West Georgia Regional Library

Library Materials Processing Assistant Receive and unpack shipments of new library materials, including books, audiovisual items, and other collection materials. Verify incoming materials against purchase orders or packing slips. Prepare materials for circulation by applying barcodes, spine labels, property stamps, RFID tags, and protective coverings. Repair or replace damaged labels, covers, or barcodes on library materials. Assist with the withdrawal of materials in accordance with established procedures. Maintain organization of materials awaiting processing or distribution. Assist with inventory projects, collection shifting, or special technical services projects as assigned. Route items to member libraries in a timely fashion. Follow all library policies, procedures, and cataloging standards. Other duties as assigned. Must be a UWG student enrolled in 6 credit hours or more. Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Excellent computer skills are required. Proven ability to work as part of a team. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions Must be able to stand, reach, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds and maneuver loaded book carts. Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements when labeling and preparing materials. Resume Working knowledge of library principles and procedures. Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently with repetitive tasks. Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn library software systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with library staff. Ability to follow directions and complete multiple projects with minimum supervision. Ability to set priorities among multiple projects. Skill in using computers and other standard office machines.