Office Assistant III

Under the supervision of the LCS Manager, the Library Collection Services Assistant III performs a variety of tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the LSF. The successful incumbent must attend assigned training in workflow ergonomics and safety practices and must perform all tasks following strict safety guidelines. He/she will be required to become certified in the proper use of an order picker after job training. Work will be performed in a low temperature and low humidity environment. 

Perform all functions related to the circulation of materials shelved at LSF. Creates work orders using an independent inventory software application to retrieve and re-shelve materials requested by various patron groups on-campus. Prepares general and special collection deliveries and returns according to established procedures. Maintains the order of and ensures the special care, security, and proper user handling of special collection material. 

Drives step van to make intra-library deliveries of general collection materials to designated stops throughout the campus and pick up patron returns. Links items, trays and shelf barcodes to record by entering data into inventory system, following screen formats. Drives 1.5-ton step van/N-series truck for pickup and delivery of library materials between campus libraries and the LSF. Lifts totes weighing up to 70 pounds, rolls book trucks/dollies on a variety of surfaces including inclines. Operates a pallet jack and a hand truck to load and unload vehicles. 

Cleans books, archival boxes and other library materials according to specified instructions. Checks for special preservation conditions requiring special handling.  Accessions items and performs other functions as directed using the LSF’s stand-alone inventory database. Following established procedures, wraps incoming items requiring additional containerization prior to shelving. Duplicates barcodes for incoming materials as required. 

Sizes and places items into trays. Maintains logs and records of activities as required. Performs routine maintenance on delivery vehicles and order picker, including pumping gas, checking oil, and charging & maintaining electric battery. Maintains the order and cleanliness of work area and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned and according to a schedule and work location that might rotate or change to accommodate