The University of Chicago Library
Division: Technical &
Electronic Resources
Department: Acquisitions
Section: Budget & Reporting
Title: Acquisitions
Assistant
Classification Level: C-07
Schedule (Hrs/Week): 15
Work day schedule:
M-F at least 4 days minimum 2.5 hours/day
Dates needed: 04-14-2008 to 01-1-2009
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head, Budget, Gifts-in-Kind, Vendor Relations and Program Acquisitions and as assigned, performs a variety of tasks related to routine problem solving and designated special projects in the department. The person will search a variety of library manual and machine-held files, such as the donor correspondence file, Horizon, and various correspondence files. --participates in pickup of gifts, packing and loading boxes of up to 50 lbs. weight. --unpacks and describes gift materials received. --physically reorganizes gift materials in the book sale room and gifts storage areas. --staffs the book sale
- Participates in pickup of gifts, packing and loading boxes of up to 50 lbs. weight
- Unpacks and describes gift materials received
- Physically reorganizes gift materials in the book sale room and gifts storage area
- Staffs the books sale
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- One year related experience
- Good knowledge of library procedures
- Ability to lift 50-pound boxes
- Reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages
- Typing 35 wpm
- Ability to work well independently
- Ability to work quickly and accurately with detail