Materials Handler (15-18 hours per week)

Monroe County Public Library•Ellettsville, IN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to earn extra money? This is an active job processing materials and shelving returns. If you like working in a fast paced environment, join the staff at MCPL. This position plays an important role in the daily operations of collection access and is part of a team that ensures the integrity of the Library's physical collections. Responsible for efficiently and accurately returning Library materials to their proper locations and for maintaining the Library stacks in a condition that assures patrons and other employees can find desired items. In fulfilling daily responsibilities, staff are asked to embody the Library's values and commitment to serving our patrons in a friendly and helpful manner.

Requirements

Able to read and comprehend written sentences in work related documents and library material labels.
Uses basic analytical skills used to sort and file materials.
Demonstrates good organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize assigned tasks.
Works well individually and as part of a team.
Possesses good listening and communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patrons, employees and outside contacts.
Participates in training and develops a working knowledge of public library and business computer applications; learns and adapt to new software and equipment technologies.
Contributes to system wide communications and provides feedback.
High school diploma or current enrollment in high school or equivalent educational experience preferred.
Experience with picking and moving materials is preferred.
Previous library experience helpful.
May require verification of valid driver's license and proof of insurability should assignment(s) include regular travel.

Responsibilities

Shelves Library materials following established guidelines. Utilizing the Dewey Decimal System, concentrates and pays close attention to detail to ensure appropriate placement of materials.
Processes returned materials by placing items into a sorting machine.
Pulls materials to fulfill patron holds; picks up unshelved materials; reads and straightens shelves to make sure materials are in order and to shift Library collections.
Shelves items at floor level and above six feet; safely maneuvers carts throughout the building and in the stacks.
Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
Shares ideas with and reports areas of concern to the Manager; reports areas of the collection with space issues and identifies materials with condition issues.
Interacts with others in a consistently pleasant, positive, and responsive manner.
Provides directional assistance to Library patrons and refers them to Public Services employees for further help.
Assists with special projects, as assigned.
Assists, under the direction of my manager, in the mentoring and training of co-workers, resulting in increased employee skills and empowerment.
Participates and assists in the implementation of process improvement and evaluation initiatives, supporting the enhancement of the employee/customer experience.