Processing Specialist

Elk Grove Village Public Library; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Sick days

Vacation

Holidays

IMRF

Job summary

Elk Grove Village Public Library in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks a Processing Specialist to join Technical Services. You will help process print and non-print materials, verify item accuracy, and update processing procedures, working closely with acquisitions and cataloging staff.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, efficiency, and using standard library systems to ensure accurate codes and calls. Full-time, 35 hours weekly with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Comfortable using technology (digital camera, copier) and software (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work efficiently with accuracy and speed.

Responsibilities

• Process print and non-print materials.
• Receive and process newspapers and magazines.
• Check items against ILS for collection codes and call numbers.
• Check in items and print holds/requests slips.
• Collect and distribute mail.
• Maintain an online file of processing procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Data entry

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Announcement

Department: Technical ServicesPay Grade: VReports to: Head of Technical ServicesHours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday-FridaySalary: $17.01 per hourBenefits: Health Insurance, sick days, vacation, holidays, IMRF Summary: We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual to join our Technical Services department as a processing specialist. This individual will work closely with our acquisitions and cataloging personnel to process our print and non-print materials. Duties include verifying item accuracy, placing stickers and other identifying materials on items, receiving and processing newspapers and magazines, updating department processing manual online, and other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Process print and non-print materials.
• Receive and process newspapers and magazines
• Check items against ILS to verify accuracy of collection codes and call numbers.
• Check in items and print any holds/requests slips.
• Collect and distribute mail.
• Maintain an online file of processing procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Comfortable using technology (i.e. digital camera, copier) and computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to work with efficiency, skill, accuracy and appropriate speed.

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity to perform data entry on a computer, laptop, or other electronic device.
• Ability to bend, lift, and push a 200 lb. book cart.

Elk Grove Village Public Library1001 Wellington AvenueElk Grove Village, IL 60007

This job description is a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the position, and is not intended to list every possible task that an employee may be directed to perform.Posted 10/23/26