Processing Page, Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown, MA

Posted September 20, 2019

The Watertown Free Public Library is in search of a library page to process incoming library materials at our busy library. The processing page is responsible for preparing new library materials before they are put on the shelves to be checked out by patrons.

Processing library materials generally consists of:

• Unboxing new materials

• Covering new books in mylar sleeves

• Labeling and tagging new materials

• Basic data entry

• Placing materials in order

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in processing library materials

• Sorts library materials by type

• Places materials on rolling book trucks

• Returns materials to appropriate shelves or other locations within the library.

• Shelf reads and straightens assigned collections on a regular basis to maintain order of collections

• Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Requirements

• Computer competency to use proprietary library software for data entry

• Ability to follow instructions

• Attention to detail

• Strong English language reading and writing skills

• Ability to alphabetize

• Ability to use Dewey Decimal Classification system to place materials in proper order

• Accuracy, promptness, and reliability

 

This is an at-will part time (10 hours/week) position with no benefits. The hourly rate is $12.00.

To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and list of three references in one PDF file to Caitlin Browne, Assistant Director at [email protected].