Book Processing Assistant

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Job Purpose:

To ensure all stock accurately and efficiently processed into the internal system/database, following organisational standards for metadata, categorisation, and inventory tracking. This role supports the smooth operation of book availability, searchability, distribution and stock accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter detailed bibliographic data (e.g., title, author, ISBN, publisher, publication year) into the system.
• Assign appropriate categories, subjects, and keywords according to classification standards (e.g., Fiction/Non Fiction, etc.).
• Ability to manage Productivity daily with the processing of second-hand books.
• Ability to achieve and exceed daily targets set out by Store Management.
• Apply barcodes and labels as required.
• Verify and cross-check data with source materials or supplier records.
• Maintain and update book records to reflect changes (e.g., status, location, editions).
• Liaise with Second-hand team to ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure that all processing follows internal data standards and quality assurance protocols.
• Perform stock checks or audits to ensure database accuracy.
• Assist with the physical handling of books where required (e.g., unpacking, shelving, sorting).
• Efficient workflow in grading books and processing of them into the system.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in data entry and using inventory/database systems.
• Basic understanding of book metadata (e.g., title, author, ISBN).
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Comfortable handling physical materials and repetitive tasks.

Desirable:

• Experience with cataloguing software (e.g., Booksolve, Excel or similar).
• Familiarity with books and retail classification systems (ISBN, Title, Author, Category, etc.).
• Previous experience in a library, bookshop, or publishing environment.
• Knowledge of book industry practices.

Working Conditions:

• Stockroom and Shopfloor environment.
• Will involve light physical tasks (lifting books, moving boxes).
• Standard working hours, with occasional flexibility.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have bookselling experience or knowledge of the book industry?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person