Materials Processing Assistant- PT Job Janesville area,Wisconsin USA,Administrative/Clerical

Materials Processing Assistant

The City of Janesville Diversity Statement:
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".

Objective:
Under general direction of the Head of Collection Services, the Materials Processing Assistant is responsible for processing, mending, and maintaining print and audiovisual library materials in support of the library's collection access and preservation needs.

Relationships:

Reports to:

Head of Collection Services. Has work contact with library trustees, elected officials, community groups, employees and the general public.

Essential Duties:

Processes print, audiovisual, learning aids, and special collection materials for circulation, including adult and juvenile materials.

Prepares materials for public use by creating and applying labels, covers, packaging, RFID tags, and other processing elements.

Maintains item records in the online catalog, including adding new materials and deleting withdrawn items.

Mends print and audiovisual materials through basic repair, repackaging, cover replacement, and replacement labeling.

Supports collection maintenance by searching for missing items, pulling materials for weeding, and assisting with inventory projects.

Maintains processing supplies and operates equipment used for material preparation and repair.

Processes incoming and outgoing mail and assists with special projects as assigned.

Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.

Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.

All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

Minimum

Position Requirements /

Qualifications:

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

A minimum of six months work experience in libraries is required.

Competencies:

Working knowledge of basic library material processing practices, including labeling, covering, packaging, RFID tagging, and preparing materials for public circulation.

Working knowledge of basic repair and mending techniques for print and audiovisual materials.

General knowledge of library catalog records, item records, and procedures for adding, updating, and withdrawing materials in an integrated library system.

General knowledge of collection maintenance activities, including searching for missing items, pulling materials for weeding, and assisting with inventory projects.

Working knowledge of office and processing equipment, supplies, and tools used in material preparation, repair, mail handling, and related support work.

Organizational and time management skills to complete detailed processing work accurately, manage routine assignments, and adjust to changing priorities.

Attention to detail to ensure library materials are processed, labeled, repaired, and cataloged consistently and accurately.

Technology skills to use library software, RFID equipment, label templates, office equipment, and other tools needed for material processing and catalog maintenance.

Problem-solving skills to identify item-status issues, locate missing materials,…