What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Materials Processor position at Sturgis District Library?
Library Materials Processor - The Sturgis District Library is seeking a Library Materials Processor for a permanent part-time position. Must have excellent people skills and computer knowledge with attention to detail. TO APPLY: email cover letter and email by deadline October 21st, Monday 8p.m.
Email found at: http://www.sturgis-library.org ( left of page)
See full job description below. Pay range beginning at $12.50/hr. Completed application will be required if selected for interview. 25 hours per week; approx. One Saturday per month.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Reports to Library Director.
Technical processing of materials and data entry of library records.
Prepare library materials for processing and making them shelf ready
Assists in the determination of placement, genre and classifications of library materials within the collection.
Oversees all aspects of the physical processing of library materials.
Assesses, inventories, discards, & processes collections in collaboration with other staff.
Assists in entering original and copycat bibliographic records that are added to, deleted, and/or corrected in the Library’s local automated system.
Assist patrons (over the phone and in person) in locating information, including: online catalog searches and general library information.
Manage circulation status for materials in homebound delivery.
Secondary Duties:
Answer phones to assist patrons, take messages, or transfer calls.
Fill-in at circulation desk as needed. Including:
- Retrieve books from book drop, checking materials in and out, handling fines and lost materials, reshelve materials, assist patrons with copy machine, and send faxes.
- Assists with library promotion and services as assigned.
- Keeps Director informed as to project progression, needs and outcomes.
- Selection and ordering of material in a designated subject.
- Other duties as assigned that work towards the mission and goals of the library.
- Process ILL materials for delivery, circulation and recordkeeping.
Working conditions and physical demands:
Physical requirements include ability to move around the facility, sit, , walk, bend, climb, kneel, carry and stoop; Ability to use hand and finger motion with enough manual dexterity to use computers and handle library items; Lift up to 25#, or greater with assistance; and perform other efforts as identified with normal library work; must have the ability to communicate with patrons effectively; having the ability to talk with clarity, and be able to listen to patrons accurately; Must have specific vision abilities (adjusted) that include close and distance vision with good depth perception; reasonable accommodations may be available; Typing ability and computer skills are essential.
Employment Qualifications:
Abilities: Must maintain an attitude of lifelong learning.
Consistently display positive interpersonal skills/interactions.
Education: Must have sufficient reading and comprehension skills to perform the functions of the reference and circulation desks. High School diploma/equivalent preferred minimum.
Experience: Prior data entry responsibilities or related detail-oriented computer use and customer service experience strongly preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Sturgis, MI 49091: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13