Library Technical Assistant - CHOICE,
a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries
(ACRL, a division of the American Library Association), and the
publisher of Choice Reviews, the premier source for reviews of new books
and digital resources for academic library collections, seeks a Library
Technical Assistant to process books for review and provide support to
the editorial department and Choice reviewers.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Library Technical
Assistant (LTA) assists with all aspects of the review process by
sorting and distributing books to editors as well as copy cataloging and
preparing to mail about 5,000 books a year. They provide customer
service support by answering reviewer and editor queries via email and
phone. The LTA also works on digital projects like building Choice’s
bibliographic essays on the SpringShare LibGuide platform. The LTA works
with physical copies of books so they must be able to lift 40lbs. The
successful candidate should expect to spend a portion of the day on
their feet sorting books and wheeling book carts around the office.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience working with
descriptive cataloging standards and Library of Congress class numbers.
Knowledge of digital reader advisory platforms and websites is a plus.
Most of all, the candidate should have an eye for detail, be able to
make decisions independently, and they absolutely must love books.
COMPENSATION: Starting salary negotiable from the low 40s; based on
relevant experience. ALA has an excellent benefit package that includes
medical, dental, generous paid vacation and retirement annuity.
Location: CHOICE is located in Middletown, CT. Hybrid work schedule
available (as appropriate) as part of our generous telecommuting policy,
but we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our
workplace sites.
FOR CONSIDERATION: Apply online
including cover letter and resume, OR send cover letter and resume to:
American Library Association, Ref: librtechassistCHOICE, Email: aalicea@ala.org.
The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer: Disability/Veteran.
