Processing Assistant (18 hours/week)

Illinois; Mount Prospect, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mount Prospect Public Library is seeking a part-time Processing Assistant in the Technical Services Department to prep books and media by covering, labeling, and tagging items for circulation.

The role supports collaboration while allowing independent work. The schedule is 18 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8am to 2pm, with benefits including PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with an ILS desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new books and media by covering, labeling, and tagging for circulation.
• Coordinate withdrawn materials and perform general clerical duties.
• Assist in clerical processing tasks in the Technical Services Department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ILS

Job description

Are you detail-oriented? Do you enjoy a job where each day is filled with routine tasks? The Technical Services Department at the Mount Prospect Public Library is looking for a part-time Processing Assistant. In this role, you will prepare new books, media, and other items by covering, labeling, and tagging them so they are ready for the public to borrow. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and able to work independently.

SCHEDULE

18 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8am to 2pm.

BENEFITS

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays, including a "birthday" holiday
• Dental, life, and pet insurance

PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Technical Services Assistant Department Head, the Processing Assistant is responsible for clerical tasks associated with processing library materials for circulation. This position includes coordination of withdrawn materials and other general clerical duties.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma required. Experience with an ILS desirable.

Mount Prospect Public Library, Cook County