Library Service Assistant, the American University of Paris, 7e
Nom du programme/ université/Program or University Name : The American University of Paris
Intitulé du poste/Job Title : LIBRARY SERVICE ASSISTANT
Nature du poste/Job Type : CDD
Lieu du poste/Location : Paris 75007
Type de contrat : CDD Part Time
Lien :
job description :
Position availability :
Responsibilities :
ORIGIN OF VACANCY
This is an announcement for three-month part-time 17.5 hours/week position (CDD) to help in the weeding process and reorganization of print books undertaken by the University Library.
WORKING HOURS : Schedule will be agreed with the candidate, during library office hours (9:00-17:00) and weekdays.
DUTIES:
· Pull books and other items from shelves and organize them for discard from print lists
· Perform basic library system operations (in Alma), finding the item record and editing the item record in specific fields, like changing the item status and preparing them for revision of the supervisor
· Search for book prices from various sources, using various tools (ledger, books, library system, etc.) into an Excel file
· Process items - stamp, strikethrough barcode, strikethrough call number, desensitize items
· Generate reports as required by the supervisor
· Reshelve certain items
· Conduct book searches in the library system, Alma
· Box books to be discarded and take to an area for pickup (to be determined)
· Mark and tape the boxes
· Reorganize the remaining book collection according to the Dewey Decimal system into the new locations (different shelves, different floors)
· Possibly do inventory if time allows
· Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills :
QUALIFICATIONS
· English language; French skills highly valued
· Available from third week of March to Mid-June uninterrupted
· Accuracy in the job is very important
· Highly detail oriented and able to handle detailed information
· Able to handle repetitive tasks
· Able to lift and carry boxes of books
· Previous library experience preferred
· Ability to work independently
· Excellent interpersonal skills (written, e-mail and verbal)
· Intermediate level of computer and technology skills
· Intermediate level of Office, Word and Excel
Qualifications :
QUALIFICATIONS
· English language; French skills highly valued
· Available from third week of March to Mid-June uninterrupted
· Accuracy in the job is very important
· Highly detail oriented and able to handle detailed information
· Able to handle repetitive tasks
· Able to lift and carry boxes of books
· Previous library experience preferred
· Ability to work independently
· Excellent interpersonal skills (written, e-mail and verbal)
· Intermediate level of computer and technology skills
· Intermediate level of Office, Word and Excel
Other :
STARTING DATE: third week of March 2025 or later
Any candidate who applies must have the legal right to work in France.
Conditions :
Three-month part-time 17.5 hours/week position (CDD)
Required Documents :
Please send a resume and cover letter to : recruitment.hr@aup.edu
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