West Virginia University Looking for Library Tech Asst. II – Libraries Depository -Libraries Full Time

Description 

The West Virginia University Libraries is seeking application for a Library Tech Asst. II

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Depository Manager, incumbent serves as the Library Courier and assists with accessioning all materials, into the WVU Libraries Depository using CAIAsoft software.  Operates Caterpillar Narrow Aisle Forklift to shelve and retrieve materials.  

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What you’ll do:

• Under the direction of the Depository Manager, incumbent serves as the Library Courier and assists with accessioning all Drives Library box truck/van for courier run.  Picks up/delivers to each of the WVU Libraries. This route includes 5 separate stops at external loading docks, covered loading docks, and sidewalks.  Cancellation or even delay of this service can negatively impact the entire WVU library system, and its users.
• Packs, unpacks, cleans, and sorts materials that are being added to the Depository’s collection or moved to another location, using the CAIAsoft software, accessions materials into the Depository.  Attention to detail is very important since incorrect processes may result in loss of material.  Assembles, labels, creates records for storage boxes and shelves trays and archival boxes.            
• Shelves and retrieves materials in the high-density storage area operating a 4-ton narrow isle lift. Materials are shelved up to 30 ft. high and are separated by 9 extremely aisles that are only I inch wider than the lift. Skill and caution are required when navigating the lift from aisle to aisle. Currently over 1,000,000 cataloged items are stored at the Library Depository.
• Processes and fills electronic requests from WVU students, faculty and staff for material stored at Depository.  Assists with processing resource sharing requests from other libraries using ILLiad, E-Z Borrow, Rapid ILL or RapidR.  Operates a Minolta Projection Scanner in conjunction with Adobe Acrobat to send documents to users electronically. Updates WMS circulation records and maintains accurate statistics of requests filled. Communicates with library users in regards to problem requests and resolves problems. Answers remote storage and circulation questions.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• One (1) year Library experience
• One (1) year Customer service skills
• One (1) year Demonstrable computer skills and Office Equipment Operation
• Order picker/Fork Lift operation preferred

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Order picker certification can be earned on the job.

Daily

• Excellent motor skill required to operate Narrow Isle Lift 30 ft. in air, as well as driving and backing truck/van using mirrors in heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic.  Driving on snow and ice requires skill and experience.
• Manual dexterity for handling archival materials of various sizes and in various states of fragility
• Lifting, cartons in excess of 50 lbs.

Occasionally

• Walking/pushing cart several yards at once
• Pushing, pulling and loading book trucks in excess of 200 lbs.

About WVU

Why WVU?

At West Virginia University, we pride ourselves on a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of the most passionate, innovative minds in the country who push their limits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the world forward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution one of the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, one university, one WVU. Find out more about your opportunities as a Mountaineer at https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/. 

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Mar 15, 2022

Posting Classification: Classified

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes