Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED; one year of customer service and/or one year of clerical/office support experience (preferably in processing and acquisitions); or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service; of standard office practices and procedures; of basic library services and functions; ability to file alphabetically and numerically; strong mathematical skills; ability to operate a personal computer and related software and current library technologies; to problem solve; to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of people from different backgrounds; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; attention to detail and accuracy; ability to maintain confidentiality; customer-focused mindset; flexible and adaptable to change.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

WHO WE ARE:
Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) is currently hiring for a part-time Collection Management Assistant who will work behind the scenes to support library operations.

The Collection Management Assistant duties include ordering, receiving and unpacking books and other material; paying invoices, tracking encumbrances and expenditures and maintaining financial reports with accounting software and spreadsheets; filing; communicating with vendors by phone, email, fax, and mail; verifying shipments and generating reports; modifying bibliographic and item records; processing material to include affixing labels and covering materials; checking in material; performing data entry; creating/developing artwork with InDesign; and handling material donations. Perform other work as required.

Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in library office, library locations and other professional settings; extensive use of computers and devices required. Light to medium, occasionally heavy, physical requirements which may include, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling crouching, keyboarding, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal and reading; not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Please note: We are not able to accept resumes or other attachments via email. Application information that is submitted in any manner other than the Chesterfield County Careers web page is considered unsolicited and is not evaluated.

Shift

20 hours/week; varies Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

Library

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion