Job Title: Collection Services Associate (28 hrs./Non-Exempt/Part-time)
Location: Operations Center - Gahanna
Starting Pay Range: $17.51-$21.53 hourly (commensurate with experience)
Note: For internal candidates, pay adjustments are made in accordance with our Compensation and Salary Administration policy
Our Commitment to Diversity
Open to all doesn’t just apply to our customers, it applies to our hiring practices as well. We put respect at the top of our values and that’s how we treat our candidates and employees. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is committed to equal employment opportunity and adheres to these principles in decisions regarding hiring. The Library does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon their sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, color, ancestry, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
At Columbus Metropolitan Library, we are striving to build a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Learn more about Our Employee Experience: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/careers/employee-experience/.
What We Offer:
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A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
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A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
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Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
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Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
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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
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Monday-Wednesday - 7:30am-11:30am
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Thursday/Friday - 7:30am-4pm
What You'll Do
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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.
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Prepares invoices for payment.
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Utilizes the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS) to efficiently and effectively process library materials.
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Creates and applies labels (location, barcode, security, new, reference, genre, author) to new books, serials and AV materials.
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Links books, serials, and AV materials to the ILS record.
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Distributes materials leaving department.
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Jackets items as needed.
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Mends library materials as determined by professional staff.
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Checks-in new serial items, updates summary holdings and deletes issues as needed.
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Troubleshoots equipment and software as needed. Makes necessary fixes or adjustments. Consults with Information Technology when necessary.
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Performs additional duties as assigned including serving on task forces, committees, data entry of statistics, filing, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
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Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e. Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems.
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Required to complete motorized pallet jack training and obtain certification within the first
year of employment.
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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.
