Check-In Associate (Seasonal)

About the Company
William S. Hein & Co., Inc. is a leading, family-run publishing company that has been serving the worldwide library community for 100 years. At its core function, the company distributes legal information to libraries via HeinOnline, a premier online research platform, while also publishing, reprinting, and providing micrographic materials.

Company Amenities and Benefits
Our recently remodeled, modern office is conveniently located creek-side in Getzville, minutes from the University at Buffalo Amherst Campus. Inside the Hein suite, enjoy a comfortable and relaxing workspace equipped with massage chairs, games and televisions, an onsite gym, and an in-house café. Outside, enjoy scenic views, go for a run after work, or take a leisurely walk on your lunch.

About the Position
The Hein Company seeks a Seasonal Check-In Associate to complete data entry tasks related to checking-in books and materials that are to be digitized. This includes:

• Creating new entries in our database for books/journals that we will be digitizing.
• Updating bibliographic information in our database.
• Updating records in our database when we borrow books from libraries and other lending institutions.
• Opening mail so we can complete our weekly updates to HeinOnline.
• Checking for any publishing restrictions of our content (embargoes).

Desired Skills and Experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and productive manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to carry our tasks based on a predetermined course of action.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent; completed or in progress
• Experience in an office setting; helpful but not required

Other Position Information

Schedule

• Option of working 20 hours per week or 40 hours per week
• Working hours will be between 7:30am-4:00pm
• Seasonal during the summer months (May/June to August)

Salary

$17.50 per hour

William S. Hein is an equal opportunity employer.