FWS - Collection Services Assistant (Electronic Resources)

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.

Supervisor name: Tori Ward

Recruiter name and email: Tori Ward, ward.tori@pacificu.edu

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
• Data entry, editing, or coding experience