A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
Collection Services Associate (28 hrs.) Collection Services Columbus Metropolitan Library - 4.1 Gahanna, OH Job Details Part-time $17.51 - $21.53 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Computer operation Windows High school diploma or GED Desktop applications Productivity software Pallet jack Material handling equipment operation
$17.51-$21.53 hourly (commensurate with experience)
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A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs. A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind. Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life. Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans. A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.
Comprehensive overview of our benefits:
https://www.columbuslibrary.org/employee-benefits/ About the
Position:
Unpacks shipments of library materials, checks-in, processes and distributes materials for access and shelving at assigned library locations. Position Schedule Monday-Wednesday - 7:30am-11:30am Thursday/Friday - 7:30am-4pm What You'll Do Unpacks, sorts, and receives daily vendor shipments. Verifies items received against order information and invoice. Identifies replacements or titles needing special handling and notes on work slip if necessary. Prepares invoices for payment. Utilizes the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS) to efficiently and effectively process library materials. Creates and applies labels (location, barcode, security, new, reference, genre, author) to new books, serials and AV materials. Links books, serials, and AV materials to the ILS record. Distributes materials leaving department. Jackets items as needed. Mends library materials as determined by professional staff. Checks-in new serial items, updates summary holdings and deletes issues as needed. Troubleshoots equipment and software as needed. Makes necessary fixes or adjustments. Consults with Information Technology when necessary. Performs additional duties as assigned including serving on task forces, committees, data entry of statistics, filing, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or G.E.D required. Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e. Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems. Required to complete motorized pallet jack training and obtain certification within the first year of employment. Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles (e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, and/or working in moderate outdoor weather conditions). Work requires occasional lifting or pushing of up to 100 lbs. and the frequent lifting or pushing of up to 50 lbs.
