Arcadia University is hiring: Library Assistant for Technical Services in Glensi

Job Description: The Library Assistant for Technical Services is a full-time member of the library paraprofessional staff, reporting to the Collections and Technical Services Librarian. This essential position provides support for three vital technical service areas within the library: cataloging, acquisitions, and interlibrary loan. This position leads the cataloging and physical processing of all library materials, the coordination of purchasing books and other materials, and coordinates all aspects of interlibrary loan services, with the support of work-study students. After an initial onboarding period, this position will assume supervisory duties for student workers. The position requires a highly organized and professional individual with excellent technical, oral, and written skills, who can interact proficiently and confidently with library faculty and staff, the University community as a whole, and outside libraries, organizations, and vendors. This person must be familiar with current cataloging standards, the cataloging and circulation modules within an integrated library system (ILS), as well as interlibrary loan systems and procedures.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

Cataloging and Acquisitions:

• Performs copy and original cataloging and physical processing of all library materials.
  
• Executes all aspects of the purchasing and receiving of library acquisitions, including communicating with faculty and library liaisons, and selecting and working with vendors.
  
• Supports the Collections and Technical Services Librarian with book acquisitions, print and online serials management, and other collection and technical services related projects.
  
• Assists in invoicing, purchase requisitions, and budget tracking and management.
  
• Assists in deaccessioning (weeding) of materials
  

Interlibrary Loan:

• Coordinates all interlibrary loan services for the library, including lending and borrowing activities and the supervision of work-study students and graduate assistants.
  
• Communicates with the University community as well as outside libraries.
  

Other Functions

• Assists librarians with special projects.
  
• Attends professional workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Supervision:

• Received: Collections and Technical Services Librarian
  
• Given: Work-study students

Qualifications:

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
• Experience working in a library technical services department/unit, preferably in an academic setting.
  
• Trained in original and copy cataloging and working with an integrated library system (Koha preferred).
  
• Practical knowledge of acquisitions management, including print and online serials
  
• Experience with interlibrary loan procedures and workflows (Tipasa and EZBorrow preferred)
  
• General knowledge of other library services (Circulation, Reserves, Reference, Archives)
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps tools
  
• Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational skills
  
• Flexibility; able to multitask and prioritize effectively
  
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when necessary
  
• Knowledge of/interest in working in a teaching and learning environment
  
• Ability to communicate professionally with various audiences; familiarity working with university faculty, staff, and students
  
• Experience with finances and monitoring departmental budgets beneficial
  
• Supervision of student workers and graduate assistants preferred
• Bachelor's degree required, or a combination of education and experience
  
• Copy and original cataloging experience
  
• 2-3 years of experience in library technical services, in an academic setting preferred
  
• Experience with an integrated library system (ILS), preferably Koha
  
• Experience with interlibrary loan lending and borrowing

Application Instructions:

• To apply for this position please upload your resume, a cover letter describing your interest in this position and your qualifications, and the names and contact information of three professional references.
• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.

At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Position Code: AC197A