Library Materials Processing Specialist

northbrooklib; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 40,116,000 - 55,324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Northbrook Public Library seeks a Technical Services Processing Clerk for a full-time 35-hour week, with a Monday–Friday schedule between 8am and 5pm. The role focuses on preparing materials for patron use, involving order, receive, catalog, and process tasks within the Technical Services Department.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, and collaborative, with the ability to adapt quickly, provide feedback, and work independently.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and accurate in handling materials and records.
• Ability to adapt quickly and provide constructive feedback.
• Flexible thinking and the ability to work independently in a library processing context.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare library materials for circulation.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, cataloging, and processing new materials.
• Support the Technical Services Department to ensure materials are ready for patron use.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

Integrated Library Systems

Job description

Northbrook Public Library seeks a Technical Services Processing Clerk for a full-time 35-hour week, with a Monday–Friday schedule between 8am and 5pm. The role focuses on preparing materials for patron use, involving order, receive, catalog, and process tasks within the Technical Services Department.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, and collaborative, with the ability to adapt quickly, provide feedback, and work independently.