Temporary Library Assistant

at  Austin Peay State University

Join Our Team at Woodward Library!
Are you ready to dive into thrilling projects and make a real impact? Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University is seeking dynamic individuals for an exciting part-time position! As part of our dedicated team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on several massive projects that will shape the future of our library.
This position has required hours on weekends:
Friday 3-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 12:30-5
What We’re Looking For:
Detail-oriented and precise individuals.
Self-starters with a high level of motivation.
Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating digitization projects for university records, government documents, microfilm, and other archival materials.
• Collaborate with team members to establish digitization standards and quality control measures.
• Monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and adjust project timelines as needed to meet goals.
• Utilize university record and cataloging systems to search, retrieve, and verify records for digitization projects.
• Collaborate with cataloging staff to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate representation of digital assets.
• Shelving Management and Space Optimization:
• Assess space utilization and implement strategies for optimizing shelving layouts and storage configurations.
• Coordinate collection shifting activities to accommodate new acquisitions, digitization projects, or space reorganization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and accessibility requirements in shelving arrangements.
• Regularly inspect shelving units for structural integrity and maintenance needs.
• Maintain detailed documentation of digitization projects, including project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Document digitization workflows, procedures, and best practices for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and inform future project planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with diverse populations, the University community, and the public.
• Ability to provide customer-oriented service.
• Computer literate with the ability to operate a personal computer and associated applications efficiently.
• Ability to learn new computer applications for course and print management.
• Ability to follow standard office procedures and practices.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, with the ability to sustain attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple workflows
• Ability to retrieve and transport library materials from shelves.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, to bend, stoop, reach, push and lift boxes.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge using MS Office Suite or similar

Posting Detail Information

• Assist in planning and coordinating digitization projects for university records, government documents, microfilm, and other archival materials.
• Collaborate with team members to establish digitization standards and quality control measures.
• Monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and adjust project timelines as needed to meet goals.
• Utilize university record and cataloging systems to search, retrieve, and verify records for digitization projects.
• Collaborate with cataloging staff to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate representation of digital assets.
• Shelving Management and Space Optimization:
• Assess space utilization and implement strategies for optimizing shelving layouts and storage configurations.
• Coordinate collection shifting activities to accommodate new acquisitions, digitization projects, or space reorganization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and accessibility requirements in shelving arrangements.
• Regularly inspect shelving units for structural integrity and maintenance needs.
• Maintain detailed documentation of digitization projects, including project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Document digitization workflows, procedures, and best practices for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and inform future project planning