Technical Services Processing Clerk (2 Part-Time, 16 hours per week each position)

Technical Services Processing Clerk

(2 Part-Time, 16 hours per week each position)

Are you ready to bring your organizational skills and attention to detail to a Library that values innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning?

Are you looking to work at a service-focused Library dedicated to connecting the community to knowledge, ideas, and information in meaningful and impactful ways?

If so, consider coming to work with us as one of our Technical Services Processing Clerks and join our Material Services Team. These are part-time positions (16 hours/week for each position).

These positions are scheduled Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Upon hire, the Library will work with the selected candidates to establish a consistent work schedule that meets both the Library's operational needs and the employee's availability.

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Supervisor, these employees serve as the Technical Services Processing Clerks. The Technical Services Processing Clerk is responsible for the preparation of material for circulation. Performs some editing of item records within the ILS (Polaris); repairs damaged Library material and works on special projects.

The pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this position include:

• Applies all products related to the preparation of material for circulation.
• Receives and distributes all mail and packages within the Library.
• Prepares materials for circulation, bindery, repair, or withdrawal.
• Performs some editing of item records within ILS (Polaris).
• Develops and maintains position-relevant technology skills.
• May participate in Library-wide workgroups.
• Participates in relevant training, continuing education, and/or professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Minimum of one year Library experience preferred or relevant experience in an office environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of alphabetizing, numerical order, and the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Working knowledge of media, fiction, and nonfiction materials.
• Successfully handles multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Communicates effectively in person, by telephone and in writing, with staff, and the public.
• Works independently and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable to changes in existing practices, Library routines, and workflows.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative, courteous working relationships with a multicultural/multigenerational staff and patron population.
• Can listen, analyze, problem solve, and exercise good judgment when handling both routine and non-routine issues.
• Can operate a personal computer; has knowledge of ILS software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and stoop on an occasional basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis.

To Apply:

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Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at the Glenview Public Library are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability (unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without a reasonable accommodation), association with a person with a disability, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.