Library Assistant III

The Library Assistant III position reports to the Collection Development Librarian and is responsible for the coordination of library acquisition of workflows including ordering, receiving, and payment of library materials and subscriptions. The position works closely with vendors, campus purchasing, and library faculty and staff to ensure accurate and timely transactions and resolve purchasing and order issues. The position also supports collection assessment and withdrawal activities. 

• →Interprets policies and procedures to answer non-routine questions and resolve complex issues

• →Hires, trains, and guides student employees and monitors student workflows

• →Utilizes designated library systems, tools, standards, and practices to locate, retrieve, and organize; or describe, edit, preserve, and reformat a variety of library information resources

• →Provides complex support to the day-to-day operations of library services to provide guidance in the use of library information resources, operations, and policies; or to acquire, prepare, and preserve library information resources for use

• →Conducts reference searches to locate relevant materials and answer questions as needed

• →May create invoices, process complex orders, and resolve any purchasing discrepancies

• →Participates in committee work within the library and the university

• →Contributes to the development of policies and procedures

• →Utilizes library software and systems to retrieve, enter, and report on data using a wide variety of applications

• →Provides complex library services support in absence of a supervisory authority. Acts as a resource to other library staff

• →May assist and educate both face-to-face and remote customers in the use of technologies and tools to create, seek, use, and manage information

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Libraries are an innovative partner in the learning community and an active participant in promoting the university’s goals of teaching, learning, scholarship and community outreach. The Libraries provide quality academic services and resources that foster intellectual curiosity, promote critical inquiry and encourage awareness of an increasingly diverse and global environment..

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. 

• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and effectively manage multiple projects. 

• Strong decision and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Detail-orientated and accurate in all work. 

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology.

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• Experience working in an academic library 

• Experience with library acquisitions, ordering, receiving, and invoicing.
• Experience using an integrated library system (ILS). 

• Experience with credit card reconciliation, purchase orders, fund accounting, or other institutional purchasing processes.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 10/21/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: 

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience 

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

Name:  Laurie Petri, Position Contact

Email: lpetri@uwsp.edu 

Phone: 715-346-2322

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. 

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.