Materials Handlers (part-time)

Skokie Public Library•Skokie, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Materials Handler Supervisor, materials handlers assist in coordination of the flow, handling, shelving, and organization of all library materials. This is a part-time position requiring 15 hours a week, with a schedule of Wednesdays 5-9pm, Fridays 5-9pm, and Sundays 11am-6pm.

Requirements

Relevant work experience
Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new technology
Excellent communication and social skills
Broad cultural competency knowledge and skills, and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and community
Commitment to and demonstrated success discussing, integrating, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and creatively solve problems with a flexible mindset
Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple initiatives requiring prioritization, organization, and attention to detail while meeting deadlines
Demonstrated ability to positively adjust to change
Deep personal dedication to public service and strong customer service skills
Ability to navigate the building, manual dexterity, and correctable vision to see small print are also required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a public library
High school diploma or equivalency
Multilingual skills in English plus another language(s) relevant to the Skokie community

Responsibilities

Assists with processing returned materials through the Automated Materials Handling system (AMH) and prepares carts of materials for shelving; may do basic troubleshooting with the AMH.
Participates in materials management activities, including but not limited to retrieving materials, preparing reserved items, shelving, rearrangement of materials on shelves, refilling displayed materials, repairing damaged materials, AV cleaning, assisting with materials withdrawn from the collection, and sorting donations.
Responds to general assistance inquiries regarding materials on hold, services, and information; may assist library users in accessing and retrieving materials.
Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
May serve on library committees
Performs other related duties as assigned