Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Collections Project Assistant (6760C), Library Admin

Collections Project Assistant (6760C), Library Administration - 82686 Posted 2 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants. Application Review Date: 12/05/2025. About Berkeley: At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Departmental Overview: The Library's Sciences Division consists of four libraries: Bioscience, Natural Resources & Public Health; Chemistry, Astronomy & Physics; Earth Sciences & Map; Engineering & Mathematical Sciences. The division staff include 10 librarians, 13 staff, and over 50 student employees, who collectively support the research, teaching, and study needs of students and faculty in various colleges and departments. Responsibilities Collection Maintenance and Stacks Management Performs advanced bibliographic verification; recalls SLF‑N materials and prepares deposits for the Systemwide Library Facility‑North (SLF‑N); evaluates brittle or disintegrating volumes for Google Books or storage eligibility. Assists technical processing staff with SLF‑N pulling and packing. Processes material for SLF‑N deposit. Coordinates purchasing and maintaining packing supplies inventory. Maintains storage statistics. Assists with coordinating stacks shifts to make space for newly acquired, returned, or merged collections. Assists with library collection planning, including measuring shelving space, pulling material for review and processing items to be withdrawn. Monographic Processing Processes and prepares new monographs. Manages new bookshelf and displays. Processes withdrawals, transfers, and monographic replacements; processes Google Scanning materials. Pulls materials and updates catalog information. Processes materials returned from the project and oversees returning materials to the shelves. Assists with searches for missing items. Circulation Assists with circulation desk coverage as needed; assists RSD with the processing of AFN requests; fields difficult communications and complaints referred from student employees; corresponds with faculty, staff, and other patrons. Answers basic reference questions and provides general public service information to patrons. Serials Processing Oversees binding operations for a small unit; performs post‑cataloging of the first issues of serial publications; processes transfers and withdrawals. Checks in all new/received issues; files claims for skipped or damaged issues. Analyzes serial order and payment problems, identifies lapsed orders and refers them to the Acquisitions Department for further action. Processes items going to and returning from the bindery, updates item and holdings records in the integrated library system, and relabels materials as necessary. Physically processes items to be withdrawn. Required Qualifications Recent experience with an integrated library system (ILS). Ability to complete detailed work accurately and complete projects on time. Advanced problem‑solving skills; excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as part of a team. General knowledge of library practices and procedures, including circulation, public services, and a working knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system. Applicants for positions in the Library Assistant series are expected to possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the positions. Preferred Qualifications Experience in an academic library. Experience using common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Google Drive (Docs and Spreadsheets), cloud data storage, and email applications such as Gmail or bCal. Salary & Benefits The salary range for this position is $27.69 (Step 1) – $28.91 (Step 3) per hour. This is a non‑exempt, biweekly‑paid position. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Other Information This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr