[OPLINLIST] Position Posting: Technical Services Assistant

[Margaret Robinson]

The Washington-Centerville Public Library, a busy mid-sized suburban library serving a population of approximately 56,000 citizens in the communities of Centerville and Washington Township, is seeking a Technical Services Assistant in our Technical Services Department to help us fulfill our Mission and Values<https://wclibrary.info/documents/vision_mission_values.pdf> and demonstrate our Customer Service Philosophy <https://wclibrary.info/about/documents/customer-service-web.pdf>

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
*         Prepare materials for cataloging, including receiving, unboxing, and verifying shipments and processing materials.
*         Search and edit copy cataloging for assigned formats using established guidelines; enter into templates as needed.
*         Perform original cataloging as assigned.
*         Coordinate and place orders as assigned; add/update orders in catalog; maintain vendor relationships, resolve problems, cancellations and discrepancies.
*         Resolve and correct discrepancies with catalog records and make necessary changes to physical items as assigned.
*         Pull, delete from catalog, and process items selected for withdrawal; assist with weeding efforts between libraries and between departments.
*         Collaborate with peers and Team Leader to adapt and implement changes in national and local cataloging practices.
*         Fulfill schedule and service obligations at both library locations.
*         Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Knowledge

  *   Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
  *   Library experience preferred.
  *   Proficient in computer skills, including experience with web and MS Office software.

*         Strong customer service orientation.

*         Collaborative and demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment, creative, good sense of humor.

  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  *   Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
  *   Multi-tasking - handle a broad range of tasks and planning duties.
  *   Self-motivated, organized, attentive to detail with excellent time management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

*         Excellent benefits package including pick-up of employee's contribution to Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

*         Starting pay is $15.39 per hour


Status/Schedule of Hours

*         Non-exempt; bargaining unit position

*         40 hours per week (8:00 - 4:00), Monday to Friday



To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit cover letter, resume and WCPL application to:

Human Resources, TS722WP, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville, OH 45458 or email to: HumanResources at wcpl.lib.oh.us<mailto:HumanResources at wcpl.lib.oh.us>

*         WCPL Application can be found at www.wclibrary.info<http://www.wclibrary.info> under Employment



All offers of employment will be contingent upon the candidate successfully completing a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) fingerprint check.




Margaret Robinson
Human Resources Manager
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Road
Centerville, OH 45458
Phone:  937-610-4482
Fax:  937-610-4483
Email:  mrobinson at wclibrary.info<mailto:mrobinson at wclibrary.info>


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