Library Assistant

Library Assistant 495961 Full-Time Closing on:Apr 14 2026 Library Department:Library Salary:$36,294 - $42,645 Description:Job Summary The Library Assistant makes the library's resources and information readily available to users, by creating and maintaining an accurate and up-to-date catalog of library resources, and to make new library materials available on a timely basis.Duties Catalogs and classifies library materials; maintains the catalog database Makes new physical library materials shelf-ready; repairs damaged library materials; discards materials selected for withdrawal; and compiles statistics for materials added and withdrawn from the collection Provides assistance to university members by completing daily circulation tasks, maintaining accounts, and providing general customer service Receives and processes intercampus delivery requests, shipping and placing items on hold for patrons as required Signs receiving reports for electronic resources; checks their accuracy Receives and processes invoices, checking invoice records for errors, and investigating and resolving invoicing and payment issues with vendors as necessary Assists university students and faculty in locating library resources in both physical and electronic form; lends physical resources to students and faculty who would like to borrow them; removes items brought back to the library from patrons' accounts Tracks the number of people use the library each day, based on a daily electronic gate count Supervises and delegates tasks to student workers as required Performs all necessary data entry tasks Marginal Duties Performs all other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports:May supervise student employees Delegation of Work:May assign work to subordinate(s) Supervision Given:May supervise the work of student workers Qualifications Required Education:Minimum of 30 hours of completed college coursework Required Experience:Minimum of one (1) year of job-related experience License/Certification:None required Preferred Qualifications Certification or experience with financial software and library system software Experience working in a library or similar environment Experience with providing customer service and/or information services Experience with assisting others with troubleshooting computer software and office equipment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge:Knowledge of the national cataloging standards, the Dewey Decimal Classification, and the MARC cataloging format, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices Knowledge of the physical processing of library materials such as applying security devices, book covers, and label Knowledge of repairing damaged books and audiovisual discs Skills:Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, cataloging applications, and integrated library software Strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills; good attention to detail Abilities:Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to perform basic administrative tasks Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community Work Location and Physical Demands Primary Work Location:Works in an office and library environment Physical Demands:Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors Must have the ability to move items of up to 50lbs All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.Everyone is encouraged to apply..