Processes orders to insure utilization of appropriate sources and discounts. Checks receipt of books to ascertain completeness and accuracy of shipment. Acts as liaison with purchasing and accounting departments regarding orders and payments for books and periodicals. Contacts vendors to obtain information essential to acquisitions. Conducts periodic inventories.
Plans stack space for books.
Checks and revises catalog and shelf list cards. Conducts bibliographic searches. Participates in the daily activities of the area to which assigned. Keeps records and maintains files. Uses a variety of computer systems.