Processing Assistant 20

Harford County Public Library•Riverside, MD

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Assistant performs a variety of clerical and/or technical duties related to the selection, purchasing, invoicing, processing, and management of library materials in all formats, to meet community needs by ensuring library collections remain current and relevant.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
Six (6) or more months of related experience.
Ability to work day, evening, and weekends hours.
Working knowledge of library practices, policies and procedures.
Ability to safely use sharp tools.
Ability to learn to maintain and organize library materials.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to learn to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.
Ability to be adaptable, flexible and patient with customers and staff.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Reconciles the receiving, payment, processing, and maintenance of the library’s material purchases.
Provides customer service to internal and external customers in relation to materials projects.
Processes all library materials including barcodes, RFID, spine labels, cases, covers, etc.
Converts library materials in the ILS acquisitions module and sends to vendors.
Invoices library materials in library’s integrated library system and codes invoices for finance.
Provides basic circulation duties to Administration including checking materials in and out, registering library cards, etc.
Creates and maintains databases and spreadsheets for tracking funds, orders, credits, problems, etc.
Provides clerical support to Materials Management & Technical Services staff.
Serves on committees and participates in workshops, seminars, and training as requested.
Notifies Supervisor with suggested ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel and procedures and system-wide goals and objectives.
Learns new skills and technologies to retain proficiency in areas of expertise.
Is dependable and punctual.
Maintains a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude and provides consistent customer service.
Upholds all library policies and procedures as defined in Harford County Public Library’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
Performs other duties as assigned.