Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Resource Description Assistant performs duties related to the acquisitions, cataloging,

and processing of the library’s print materials. Students will process incoming materials

and prepare them for use by the campus community. This position works independently

with frequent feedback from supervisor.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Physical Processing: Prepares new library materials for shelving by labeling, stamping, and adding security strips.

2. Special Projects: Assists with special projects as needed, which may include largescale deaccessioning projects, digital object metadata projects, and proof-reading.

3. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Employee must be a UR student in good standing and currently enrolled at UR in either an undergraduate or graduate program.

2. Employee must possess analytical thinking skills and attentiveness to detail, specifically in recognizing minor differences between printed call numbers. Must be able to line up and cleanly apply label stickers.

3. Basic computer literacy required. Familiarity with web-based applications and Microsoft Office preferred.

4. Must be able to lift and arrange physical book materials on shelves and carts, up to 25 pounds.

5. Must work a minimum of 6 hours a week, with availability between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPLEXITY:

▪ Basic computer literacy required

▪ Ability to closely follow written instructions

▪ Ability to perform complex tasks requiring training

▪ High degree of accuracy expected

DECISION-MAKING, INITIATIVE, ACCOUNTABILITY:

▪ Moderate decision-making ability.

▪ Moderate initiative.

▪ Moderate accountability in all phases of assigned duties.

▪ Work is performed within established procedures and policies and under

supervision.

▪ Non-routine problems and policy decisions referred to supervisor.

INDEPENDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND JUDGMENT:

▪ Moderate degree of independent responsibility and judgment required.

Pay Grade: SP Student 2, starting at $14.10

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.