Materials Management Associate

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous accrued paid time off

Job summary

Addison Public Library in Addison, IL, is seeking a part-time Materials Management Associate to support public services by processing, repairing, withdrawing, and receiving library materials.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and basic computer skills (Word/Excel). A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with about a year of work experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• One year of work experience is preferred.
• Attention to detail and organization skills with the ability to follow through with tasks to completion.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• General office skills using a computer with a basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Physical mobility to reach, bend, and lift to shelve and retrieve library material.

Responsibilities

• Process and repair library materials.
• Manage periodicals including checking-in, attaching item records, distributing, claiming, and withdrawing.
• Assist in ILS and collection maintenance by adding, deleting, and updating records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

General office skills

Physical mobility

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: starting range $16.54 - $20.68. $20.68 is the midpoint of the salary range. Internal equity is used in determining the rate of pay.

Are you friendly, tech-savvy, and detail-oriented? Do you like to do a variety of duties? If yes, we may have the perfect position for you! The Addison Public Library is looking for a part-time Materials Management Associate. The primary role of this position is processing, repairing, withdrawing, and assisting in receiving library materials, thereby supporting the public services departments and indirectly serving the library patrons.

What will you be doing:

• Process and repair library materials.
• Manage periodicals including checking-in, attaching item records, distributing, claiming, and withdrawing.
• Assist in ILS and collection maintenance by adding, deleting, and updating records.

What we’re looking for:

• Attention to detail and organization skills with the ability to follow through with tasks to completion.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• General office skills using a computer with a basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Physical mobility to reach, bend, and lift to shelve and retrieve library material.

What we offer:

• A supportive work environment that focuses on serving the Addison community.
• Generous accrued paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• One year of work experience is preferred.

The Addison Public Library is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and literacy by providing opportunities to explore, create, and connect. We value cultural inclusiveness, respect, and diversity of thought; intellectual freedom; ethical and effective stewardship of resources; engagement with community members; and user privacy and confidentiality protection.