Library Office Assistant II / RECAP Job at Princeton University
Overview:
ReCAP is a partnership of Princeton University, Columbia University, Harvard University, and The New York Public Library. The ReCAP facility encompasses seven shelving modules, a cold storage film vault, and a 25,000 square foot processing center. The facility resides on the Forrestal Campus of Princeton University in Plainsboro, NJ, and its current holdings of over 17 million items makes it the largest preservation repository in North America under one roof. ReCAP fulfills over 200,000 physical and electronic library requests per year for, and on behalf of, its partners.
At ReCAP, the duties of the Shelving Facility Assistant will revolve around different aspects of two core functions: accession incoming library material into permanent storage; and circulate items held at the facility upon request. Responsibilities:
Unpack material from truck, assemble and label trays, sort material by size and place in appropriately sized trays, accession material into shelving facility, input material barcode in the inventory control systems and shelve material in storage modules using automated lift.
Use inventory control system to locate material in the shelving modules for retrieval requests. Retrieve with automated lift and sort material for shipping. Use the inventory control system to discharge and record where material is shipped. Upon return check material into the inventory control system. The inventory control system will create a list to reshelve material to the appropriate location.
Interpret document delivery request. After retrieval - identify item, chapter, section, page sequence, to be copied. Use document scanner to copy and transmit request to user’s email account. Assist with Interlibrary Loan retrieval and shipping. Upon return check into library’s database and ReCAP’s inventory control system then reshelve. Qualifications:
Princeton University Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and advancing the University's commitment to racial equity within our community and in the world. We encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply for our positions. To find out more about PUL’s work towards greater inclusivity, equity, and diversity, please see PUL’s “About” page.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00 Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday Eligible for Overtime: Yes Benefits Eligible: Yes Probationary Period: Per union contract Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No Physical Capacity Exam Required: Yes Union Code: LIB-Amer Fed State County Mun Emps Valid Driver’s License Required: No : #LI-CN1
The Research Collections & Preservation Consortium (ReCAP) seeks a dependable and energetic individual to help process and maintain library materials in its high-density shelving facility. Library items sent to the ReCAP facility are sorted, shelved, scanned, retrieved and refiled for each of its member institutions. The individual will be part of a team that rotates responsibilities on a daily basis.
ReCAP is a partnership of Princeton University, Columbia University, Harvard University, and The New York Public Library. The ReCAP facility encompasses seven shelving modules, a cold storage film vault, and a 25,000 square foot processing center. The facility resides on the Forrestal Campus of Princeton University in Plainsboro, NJ, and its current holdings of over 17 million items makes it the largest preservation repository in North America under one roof. ReCAP fulfills over 200,000 physical and electronic library requests per year for, and on behalf of, its partners.
At ReCAP, the duties of the Shelving Facility Assistant will revolve around different aspects of two core functions: accession incoming library material into permanent storage; and circulate items held at the facility upon request.
The ReCAP shelving facility assistant will rotate daily among the various tasks listed below:
Unpack material from truck, assemble and label trays, sort material by size and place in appropriately sized trays, accession material into shelving facility, input material barcode in the inventory control systems and shelve material in storage modules using automated lift.
Use inventory control system to locate material in the shelving modules for retrieval requests. Retrieve with automated lift and sort material for shipping. Use the inventory control system to discharge and record where material is shipped. Upon return check material into the inventory control system. The inventory control system will create a list to reshelve material to the appropriate location.
Interpret document delivery request. After retrieval - identify item, chapter, section, page sequence, to be copied. Use document scanner to copy and transmit request to user’s email account. Assist with Interlibrary Loan retrieval and shipping. Upon return check into library’s database and ReCAP’s inventory control system then reshelve.
Essential:
- High school diploma with 1-3 years of related work experience
- General knowledge of basic computer operation and accurate keyboarding skills
- Experience should demonstrate good communication, organization, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Work history should indicate excellent attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work a schedule that may rotate to accommodate work demands
- Ability to work independently and in team environments, with rotating tasks
- Ability to regularly lift heavy loads of 40 lbs. and up to 60 lbs. on occasion
- Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive tasks with care and accuracy
- Comfortable occasionally working in cooler temperatures or at heights up to 30 feet
Preferred:
- Documented warehouse environment or library experience preferred
- Previous automated lift experience preferred
- Barcode and/or document scanner experience preferred
- The final candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment physical and become certified in the proper use of an automated lift.
Princeton University Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and advancing the University's commitment to racial equity within our community and in the world. We encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply for our positions. To find out more about PUL’s work towards greater inclusivity, equity, and diversity, please see PUL’s “About” page.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
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