AY 2025/2026 Student Library Ast -Processing chez Wheaton College

Student Library Assistant - Processing

Job Overview

The Library Assistant assists with a variety of acquisitions, cataloging, and processing related tasks in the Nicholas Suite. These may include new book copy cataloging and processing, relabeling, mending, withdrawals, and resolving cataloging issues. This position pays $15/hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Physical processing of books and other items (applying stamps, call number labels, etc.)
• Unpacking boxes of books and organizing them
• Mending of damaged books
• Copy cataloging and resolving cataloging issues
• Other duties as assigned

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn Library of Congress, Dewey and other classification systems
• Ability to learn new computer systems
• Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness
• Attention to detail

 Qualifications

• Current Wheaton College undergraduate or graduate student
• Good critical thinking skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)