What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Specialist position at Elk Grove Village Public Library?
Job Announcement
Processing Specialist – Full-Time
Department: Technical Services
Pay Grade: V
Reports to: Head of Technical Services
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: $17.01 per hour
Benefits: 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.
- Create artwork for items, stickers, etc.
- Check in items and print any holds/requests slips.
- Perform minor repairs.
- 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
- 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.
Submit Library application to the attention of:
Nichole Kelley
Head of Technical Services
Elk Grove Village Public Library
1001 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Alternatively by email at nkelley@egvpl.org
Applications are available at the Circulation Services Desk and online at: www.egvpl.org
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