Part-Time Library Materials Processor

Columbus Metropolitan Library; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 2,966,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical/dental/vision plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Mental health resources

Paid time off and leave options

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Columbus Metropolitan Library in Gahanna, OH is seeking a Collection Services Associate (28 hrs./Non-Exempt/Part-time) to join the Operations Center team. Starting pay range is $17.51-$21.53 hourly, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include unpacking shipments, processing materials with the Polaris ILS, labeling items, and ensuring accurate records. Requires HS diploma and pallet jack certification within first year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e. Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems.
• Required to complete motorized pallet jack training and obtain certification within the first year of employment.
• Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Unpacks, sorts, and receives daily vendor shipments. Verifies items received against order information and invoice. Identifies replacements or titles needing special handling and notes on work slip if necessary.
• Prepares invoices for payment.
• Utilizes the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS) to efficiently and effectively process library materials.
• Creates and applies labels (location, barcode, security, new, reference, genre, author) to new books, serials and AV materials.
• Links books, serials, and AV materials to the ILS record.
• Distributes materials leaving department.
• Jackets items as needed.
• Mends library materials as determined by professional staff.
• Checks-in new serial items, updates summary holdings and deletes issues as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment and software as needed. Makes necessary fixes or adjustments. Consults with Information Technology when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Polaris ILS

Windows/Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbus Metropolitan Library in Gahanna, OH is seeking a Collection Services Associate (28 hrs./Non-Exempt/Part-time) to join the Operations Center team. Starting pay range is $17.51-$21.53 hourly, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include unpacking shipments, processing materials with the Polaris ILS, labeling items, and ensuring accurate records. Requires HS diploma and pallet jack certification within first year.