F/T - Acquisitions Assistant - NYU

Position Title: Acquisitions Assistant
Posting Date: 04-27-2009
Posting Number: 20090329
Grade: 08
Category Clerical/Technical
Object Code 106
Full Time

Position Summary:
Maintain on-line databases including the input of order requests.
Process newly acquired materials. Verify material received against
order information. Enter, revise, and update a variety of cataloging
information for a variety of English and foreign language materials in
the local online database, within guidelines. Perform pre-order
searching for a variety of English and foreign language materials
including new acquisitions and replacements. Respond to routine
questions and provide information regarding orders placed. Provide
general clerical support.

Qualifications/Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience
1 year office experience.

Preferred Experience
1 year of library-related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent organization skills. Ability to perform detailed work with
high degree of accuracy. Proficiency with basic word processing and
database applications; familiarity with online catalogs required
including RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) or OCLC
(Online Computer Library Center). Light, accurate keyboarding.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of foreign languages.

Quicklink for Posting
www.nyucareers.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=50750

Originally posted on a library school listserv.