Job Announcement

Library Acquisitions Clerk, LAI, for 20 hours a week/five days a week.
Starting pay $6.00 to $7.00/hour depending on experience.
For more information go to www.Calvary.edu or
Contact the library director: “librarian at calvary.edu”
(Kansas City, MO. USA)

Requirements:
1. Born again Christian, living a dedicated, separated Christian life
2. Agreement with the institution’s doctrinal statement, its educational philosophy, and the library’s mission statement.
3. Have an strong aptitude for detail work
4. Have an interest in libraries and a desire to learn
5. Maintain confidentiality of records
6. Preferred: college degree
7. Preferred: computer experience
8. Preferred: knowledge of library terminology
9. Preferred: library experience

Responsibilities:
Assist the librarian:
1. with registration and new student orientation as needed
2. with circulation procedures
3. with maintaining the Library of Congress classification and descriptive cataloging systems.
4. with overseeing the maintenance and use of the library equipment and facilities.
5. with maintaining a study atmosphere and supports the dress code of the library
6. with handling of monies
7. with supervising student workers
8. by supporting the policies and regulations of the library handbook
9. by carrying out other duties as assigned.

Work Tasks – Acquisitions:
1. maintain list(s) for faculty requests
2. maintain list of textbooks and recommended-reading books to purchase
3. research books and prices, submit proposals to vendors, submit PO’s for approval, place orders, track and list books on order, books received, etc., in databases, based on the collection development policy and accreditation requirements.
4. prepare reports and statistics as needed