Job Details

Discovery & Access Services Assistant

Position Number: 6264661
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Position Type: Libraries

Discovery & Access Services Assistant

R0000001556
Bertrand Library

Position Title:
Discovery & Access Services Assistant

Position Type:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Categories:
Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:
The Discovery & Access Services Assistant assistant works in the Bertrand Library's Discovery and Access Services Department. The assistant will help staff in tasks related to ordering, receiving, cataloging, and processing library materials.

This is a 4 month position (May 2025 through August 2025), 20-30 hours a week, non-exempt (hourly), non-benefits eligible position based in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Must be able to work during the hours that the library is open for the summer (8 am - 5 pm).

Job Duties:
Reporting Relationship:

Reports directly to the Cataloging Specialist

What You Will Do:

Acquisition & Processing: Unpacking, checking in new items, processing new books, DVDs, etc.
Catalog Management: Searching the library's online catalog, editing bibliographic data.
Stacks Maintenance: Retrieving items from the stacks.
Interlibrary Loan Support: Scanning chapters from books for interlibrary loan requests.
Exhibition Assistance: Assisting with the setup of library exhibits.
Non Essential Functions: The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Work Setting:

This is an on campus student facing position.

What You Will Bring:
Required:

Attention to Detail
Ability to Follow Instructions
Dependable
Strong Communication Skills

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged sitting at a PC terminal
Ability to push a library cart of books
Ability to open book/DVD packages in shipping area of the library
Ability to move objects (books and boxes of books) up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Job Exempt:
No
Salary Range:
12.50-12.50

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:
2025-05-08

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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