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Library Technical Assistant (Offsite Storage) - Olin Library

Washington University in St. Louis
Olin Library, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2026
šŸ’° $54,000/yr($36,000/yr – $54,000/yr)

About the role

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Helps plan and execute collection space projects and updates catalog records to optimize collection space and improve user access.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • In consultation with supervisor, conduct collection management projects including inventory, record maintenance in the Libraries ILS, and shifting to optimize shelf capacity and prepare collections for migration to a new ILS and future relocation to a high-density storage facility.
  • Perform daily circulation and interlibrary loan tasks including retrieval, scanning, check-in, and shelving of physical materials.
  • Gather data to support collection space map of general collections in the offsite storage facility.
  • Aid in projects related to relocation, shifting, transfers, and storage and physical removal of deaccessioned materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Applied knowledge of RDA, AACR2(rev), LCSH, LC classification, MARC2 1.
  • Working knowledge of two or more Western European languages.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Cataloging (1 Year)

Skills:

Academic Libraries, Analytical Thinking, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, External Customers, Flexible Mindset, Integrated Library Systems, Internal Customers, Interpersonal Communication, Learning New Concepts, Microsoft Office, OCLC Connexion, Oral Communications, Organizing, Sound Judgment, Team Collaboration, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailĀ CandidateQuestions@wustl.eduĀ or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if req

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