Technical Services Processor; Part-time Job Mundelein area,Illinois USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: Technical Services Processor (Part-time)

Would you love to work with library materials? Fremont Public Library in Mundelein is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented individual to join the Technical Services team as a Processor. In this role, you’ll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in preparing books, hands‑on kits, and other materials for circulation. If you enjoy detail-oriented work, staying organized, and helping connect patrons with the resources they need, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Your work ensures that library materials are received, processed, and ready for the community to discover and enjoy.

Required

Hours:

This is a year-round, non-exempt part-time position scheduled 16 hours per week. Hours are flexible but must fall within Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM operating hours.
Pay & Benefits: $18.50 - $19 per hour, depending on qualifications. Paid leave and sick time included.

Possess an attention to detail and precision with a practical mindset.
Be friendly and professional, working well in a team environment as well as solo.
Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
Have 2 or more years of database entry experience in a library, bookstore, or equivalent type of employer.
Have excellent computer applications and Internet skills. An ability to learn and use different databases is essential.
An ability to read and write in a second language besides English is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

All following duties are repetitive and may continue for as long as 1 hour at a time:

Sitting, bending, stooping and twisting to retrieve and place objects from place to place.
Grasping using the entire hand and arm strength to carry & place objects.
Reaching above shoulder to place, shift, and retrieve materials on high shelves.
Average lifting and carrying: raising and/or moving objects between 5-50 pounds.
Pushing/pulling a cart on wheels weighing as much as 100 pounds.
Fingering: picking, pinching, grasping, typing or otherwise working with fingers in addition to the whole hand.
Visual requirement: able to detect color coding of materials and read a computer screen.
Manual: enough to operate computer keyboard and mouse.
Communication:
Fluent in English, both written and oral. Able to communicate with co-workers in person and over the phone or chat.

This position will remain open until July 3, 2026 or until filled, whichever comes first. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Location

Fremont Public Library District - Mundelein, Lake County

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