Library Materials Processing & Repair Technician

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntley Area Public Library District is seeking a part-time Materials Processing Clerk to support the library’s collection by preparing and repairing materials for circulation. You will follow department standards to cover books, apply labels, barcodes, and other identifiers, and edit item records as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least two years' library-related experience, with proficiency in Excel/Word a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of work experience, preferably in a public library setting.
• Ability to accurately sort and file alphabetically, numerically and chronologically.
• Knowledge of Excel and Word a plus.
• Schedule to be determined between the hours of 1 pm-8 pm on weekdays; weekends are possible. Schedule is subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Prepares physical library materials for circulation, following department documentation and standards.
• Processes materials with a high degree of accuracy and uniformity. Processing includes covering books, creating spine labels, applying specific stickers, barcodes, and taping book spines or media covers.
• Repairs books and other materials, as directed.
• Edits item records for repaired materials.
• Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate orally or in writing in an effective manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Reading

Teamwork

Communication

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Huntley Area Public Library District is seeking a part-time Materials Processing Clerk to support the library’s collection by preparing and repairing materials for circulation. You will follow department standards to cover books, apply labels, barcodes, and other identifiers, and edit item records as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least two years' library-related experience, with proficiency in Excel/Word a plus.