Library Acquisitions & Resource Management Summer Student Worker - St. Olaf : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob Title: Library Acquisitions & Resource Management Student Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 Department Name: Acquisitions and Resource Management (ARM), Rolvaag Memorial Library Unit Number (5 digits): 14004 Length of Position: See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor: Library Acquisition Associate and Cataloging and Serials Associate Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly RateDescription of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The St Olaf College Libraries offer a rich collection of print and electronic resources including more than 420,000 books, 500,000 e-books, 100,000 print and online journals, 300+ databases and over a million streaming media objects. Transferable Skills:

• Skill in completing tasks accurately and with attention to detail
• Excellent work to facilitate organization
• Will be able to work independently to identify and solve problems
• Will learn and adapt to new technologies and software

• Will gain real world experience with computer software, database maintenance, and project management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receiving and processing books, DVDs and other new materials
• Update existing collections and their catalog records
• Serials check-in
• Electronic resource maintenance
• Stacks maintenance

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Ability to lift 40 pounds, unpack and shelve books, push carts of books as needed
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of spreadsheets a plus
• Being self-motivated
• Being able to complete tasks accurately and with attention to detail
• Have excellent organizational skills

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.