Materials Services Associate (20/24 hrs.) Main Library

Columbus Metropolitan Library • Columbus, OH

14h • $18 - $22

About The Position

As a Materials Services Associate, you play a critical role in the library’s operations by ensuring appropriate and efficient processing and distribution of library materials. You are responsible for accurately organizing and shelving library materials and providing basic customer assistance.

The position is based in Main Library – Circulation and is part-time, non-exempt, for 20/24 hours. The listed schedule is Monday and Thursday, 3:00–8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 4:00–9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 1:00–5:00 p.m. as assigned, one in five.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age; minors require a work permit.
• Pass an alphabetic and numeric sorting and filing test.
• Operate library technology, including a personal computer, email, software programs such as Windows/Microsoft Office, and other job-related equipment and systems.
• Have reliable transportation to promptly report to the job assignment and other locations as required.
• Express oneself effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort returned materials, reserved items for incoming and outgoing delivery, expired reserved materials, and new materials accurately and efficiently; check in items.
• Sort and shelve library materials and maintain shelves, including pulling materials for processing, shelf reading, shifting materials, merchandising items, and straightening shelves.
• Meet accuracy and speed standards for shelving.
• Support the location’s customer service plan by greeting customers, answering basic directional questions in person and over the phone, locating or retrieving materials, assisting with self-service public technology, supporting the code of conduct, helping prepare programs, and making appropriate referrals.
• Maintain the library collection by identifying and solving problems with materials, cleaning materials, processing withdrawn and donated materials, pulling materials in poor condition, sorting materials for delivery, maintaining customer reserve shelves, and processing reports that involve searching for materials.
• Help ensure the location is neat, orderly, appealing, and inviting to customers and staff; perform other clerical duties as assigned.
• Assist location staff in coordinating volunteer activities.
• Perform additional assigned duties, including serving on task forces and committees.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
• Generous paid time off and leave options.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment and savings plans.
• Voluntary and supplemental insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed