Library Assistant

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Library Assistant

Job Profile Title

Library Assistant I

Job Description Summary

Library Assistants in public services areas are responsible for service desk (circulation/reserves and information), some training and directing the work of library clerks, students and part-time staff, and the maintenance of records and files established in libraries to govern the acquisition, organization, and 30 reservation and circulation of collections.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Process library materials and requests; locate bibliographic records in cataloging module, add and update holdings records, and collect & report statistics relating to processing. Retrieve and refile materials, and perform routine inventory maintenance of accessioned material.

• Oversee stacks maintenance, assist in maintaining circulation services.

• Provide customer service to all patrons.

• Vacuum, wipe or otherwise clean materials as necessary.

• Maintain mailroom, sorting room and loading dock areas that are used for mail/package handling; sort mail and packages for pickup or delivery; receive and sign for mail and packages.

• Assist in training and supervising students.

• Open or close the library as appropriate.

• Setup and breakdown for special events.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED and 1 -2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required.

• Demonstrated skills in working with bibliographic records developed through a combination of experience and training.

• Actual experience in bibliographic work and the ability to work independently.

• Attention to detail and dependability.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

University Library

Pay Range