Processing/ILL Specialist

Howard County Library SystemEllicott City, MD
$34,557 - $60,596Onsite

About The Position

You belong to a team of extraordinary people who make the magic happen behind the scenes. You are a vital member of the Processing Department and HCLS depends on you to accurately prepare new materials for our shelves. You contribute to the team effort and are capable and efficient in your work. You welcome new and exciting challenges. You make us shine. You embrace and maintain an environment of inclusion, diversity, and respect for your coworkers and customers. Whether working directly with customers or behind the scenes, our remarkable team is committed to education that aids in the dismantling of unjust systems and creating a more equitable and just society for all people. As such, we work to ensure that this mission achieves our racial and social equity goals in all that we do. We are seeking a highly motivated entry-level Processing and Inter-library Loan Specialist to join our team! Candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply! collaborative work environment and a generous benefits package including 15 paid holidays and your birthday off. Interested in joining our team?

Requirements

  • High school diploma, college preferred
  • People skills – ability to work effectively with others and enjoy it
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and retain detailed instructions
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing
  • Current valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Polaris is preferred
  • Professional experience moving and unpacking boxes quickly and accurately is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Process all new materials in various formats
  • Accurately enter detailed data into computer system
  • Create detailed labels, pack items into boxes, and log boxes for pickup
  • Receive new items in the computer system and generate workslips
  • Check in items for existing branches using the Polaris system
  • Reserve holds and route to appropriate branches
  • Delete materials from the database and dispose of obsolete/worn materials
  • Accept and scan deliveries of materials for Administrative Branch
  • Unpack boxes of new materials and verify that items received match packing slip
  • Monitor supply needs and order replacement inventory
  • Prepare daily statistics for supervisor according to standard process
  • Process Marina requests via the Relais and OCLC software (ILL materials)
  • Search OCLC database to place customer requests
  • Print and prepare HCLS notices for mailing
  • Handle customer and staff ILL queries
  • Unpack and distribute BCPL and HCLS deliveries
  • Grow professionally by participating in professional training
  • Step up when needed to perform other duties and special projects as assigned
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures

Benefits

  • 15 paid holidays
  • your birthday off
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