Library Operations Assistant

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Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager, Library Operations, the Library Operations Assistant handles library accounting, vendor orders, and bibliographic/order records in the automated library system. Responsibilities include bibliographic searching, order and invoice processing, receiving materials, maintaining acquisition records, and reconciling financial transactions. The role involves communicating with Osgoode Hall Law School, York University Accounts Payable, and vendors regarding payments and orders. Additionally, the Library Operations Assistant provides general library services to the public, such as circulation services, shelving, and stack maintenance. Duties at the circulation desk include using the integrated library system, answering basic questions, processing resource sharing materials, and administering short-term loans. This role will open and close the library and compile usage statistics for reports.

Education:
College diploma as a library technician or other related field including post-secondary courses in business, finance, accounting or an equivalent of two (2) years' recent experience (defined as within the last three (3) years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This educational equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience:
Two years of recent experience with an Integrated Library System, including experience with acquisitions, serials, and cataloging procedures. Requires experience in library public service, focusing on circulation, shelving and handling high-volume inquiries in an academic library setting. Experience with bookkeeping and/or accounting required.

Skills:
Demonstrated ability to work accurately with figures.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Demonstrated ability to maintain records in library and financial systems.

Intermediate level with MS Word and Excel.

Effective communication skills to respond to inquiries and prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets, etc.

Effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and process high volumes of invoices accurately.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, be courteous and professional.

Additional Notes:
Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.

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