Processing Assistant

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

KPERS retirement plan

Group life and disability coverage

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is seeking a Processing Assistant with strong organizational skills and self-motivation. You will prepare physical materials for circulation, apply labels, RFID tags, and property identifiers, and ensure durable, user-friendly materials for patrons.

This onsite role requires attention to detail, ability to follow multi-step processes, and dependable attendance. The position offers a starting hourly rate with benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong service orientation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, email, and internet searching.
• Ability to perform detailed, multi-step manual processes accurately.
• Able to work independently and with others to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Apply labels, jackets, RFID tags, and property identifiers to materials.
• Package, cover, and reinforce library materials for durability and use.
• Update collection codes in the ILS to reflect current item location.
• Maintain newspapers and magazines in the periodicals collection; shelf and store issues.
• Restock circulating kits; prepare activity kit refills.
• Repair books using the library's repair system; determine in-house vs. bindery needs.
• Assist with unpacking and organizing new materials.
• Support inventory and data-entry tasks related to collections.
• Assist with special projects and team work as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office 365

Email handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Email

Internet searching

Copiers & printers

Job description

The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is looking for a Processing Assistant that has excellent organizational skills and is self-motivated.This position plays a role in ensuring library collections are accurately labeled enabling quick access and retrieval. The Processing Assistant prepares physical library materials for circulation and applies labels, jacket covers, RFID tags and library property identifiers to collections.As the Processing Assistant some things you will do are:Apply property stamps, RFID tags, classification and genre labels to library collections.Package, cover, secure and reinforce library materials for durability and ease-of-use.Change collection code status in integrated library system (ILS) to reflect current item location.Maintain the library’s physical newspaper and magazine collections. Place new issues of newspapers and magazines in the periodicals collection and removes old issues. Shelve permanently retained issues in the periodicals storage area.Restock circulating kits containing consumable supplies or activity kits. Package activity kit refills as needed to maintain circulation of specific kits.Repair damaged library books using the library’s CoverOne repair system. Assess books to determine if they can be repaired in-house or need to go to the bindery.Assist with unpacking and organization of new materials.Assist with collection maintenance duties including inventory, searching material lists, and performing data entry tasks that relate to collections.Assist with special projects and teams as assigned by manager.Maintain prompt arrival and efficiently and dependably maintains scheduled hours.A pre and/or post-employment drug screen, criminal history record check and physical capacity testing are required as a condition of employment.SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 40 hours per week during normal business hours. Flexible schedule can be determined upon hire. This is an onsite position.PAY & BENEFITS: Starting hourly rate will be in the range of $12.65 to $13.92 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits including health & dental insurance with pre-tax premiums, and a retirement plan (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System KPERS). Group life, disability coverage and accidental death benefits are also provided. Other optional benefits available at employee's expense include vision, life and cancer insurance and a deferred compensation plan.Required:High School diploma or equivalent.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent interpersonal skills and strong service orientation.Strong organizational skills.Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office 365, email, and internet searching techniques, operating copiers, printers, facsimile, telephones, and audio/visual equipment.Ability to perform detailed work accurately and complete multi-step manual processes repetitively with high accuracy.Ability to work independently on core duties and collaborate with others to meet deadlines for daily work and special projects.Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing in a professional manner with work colleagues and supervisors.Ability to manage schedule to complete assignments in a timely manner.Ability to work scheduled hours, arrive promptly and maintain regular and reliable attendance.