Processing Assistant (Part-Time, 18 hours/week)

Location
MPPL - Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Employment type
Part-time, Temporary
Last seen
Oct 10, 2026

About the role

Are you detail-oriented? Do you enjoy a job where each day is filled with routine tasks? The Technical Services Department at the Mount Prospect Public Library is looking for a part-time Processing Assistant. In this role, you will prepare new books, media, and other items by covering, labeling, and tagging them so they are ready for the public to borrow. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and able to work independently.

SCHEDULE

18 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8am to 2pm.

SALARY

$17.30 per hour

BENEFITS

- Paid time off

- Paid holidays, including a "birthday" holiday

- Dental, life, and pet insurance

PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Technical Services Assistant Department Head, the Processing Assistant is responsible for clerical tasks associated with processing library materials for circulation. This position includes coordination of withdrawn materials and other general clerical duties.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position comprises of the following essential duties:

- Materials processing (approx. 50%)

- Withdrawn materials coordination (approx. 25%)

- Special projects (approx. 15%)

Other non-essential job duties may include other administrative and/or clerical departmental tasks as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Materials Processing

- Processes print and AV materials, including covering, labeling, RFID tagging, packaging, etc.

- Prepares and processes materials for Library of Things

- Monitors the shelves of physical materials to be processed and prioritizes as necessary

- Assists with coordinating seasonal materials as needed

Withdrawn Materials Processing

- Deletes records for withdrawn items from the ILS and sorts items for disposal

Special Departmental Projects

- Assists with special projects such as reclassification, repackaging, relabeling, etc.

- Compiles and maintains a detailed inventory list of the department’s processing supplies

- Coordinates ordering processing supplies

Other

- Assists with collection weeding and other related clean-up projects

- Performs clerical support tasks as assigned

- Assists with monitoring delivery door, as needed

- Unpacks boxes of library items, as needed

- Attends appropriate meetings, workshops and seminars

- Serves on committees as assigned

- Other duties as assigned

Pay

SALARY $17.30