Collections Processing Assistant II at the New York Public Library

Job Title: Collections Processing Assistant II 

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $44,590/yr

Overview
The BookOps Logistics Department is primarily responsible for receiving, processing, sorting, and delivering all new and circulating materials for 150 branches across 4 boroughs which comprise the BookOps member libraries.  The workload volume for the Logistics Department is exceptionally high. These materials are all in high demand and selected to meet the needs of the communities of New York. This service level is a foundation of NYPL’s Strategic goal of “More People Reading More.” It is made possible through the full staffing and leveraging of this unit.  The unit supports countless projects aligned with Learning, Creating, and Reading. 
 
This Collections Processing Assistant II (CPA2) serves three departments within Bookops Logistics Operations: Receiving and Processing, Sorting, and Distribution.  The primary function of this role is to ensure the timely delivery of library materials to the BookOps member libraries.  The significant steps involved in this process are receiving, transporting, processing, shelving, sorting, and delivering library materials accurately and timely. CPAs can work across any of these departments.
 
Responsibilities: 
Reporting to the Manager of Sorting and Distribution, the Collections Processing Assistant II  will:
  • Work with manual and automated systems to accurately sort library materials, supplies, and inter-branch mail.
  • Prepare print and non-print library materials for circulation (separate and shelve new materials, link records, label materials, cover library books for preservation, etc 
  • Receive and vet materials in the Integrated Library System (ILS).
  • Transport book trucks and other book containers to designated destinations.
  • Separate designated materials and stage them for delivery.   
  • Sort and deliver mail and packages throughout the building.
  • Perform mailroom duties at other library locations when necessary.
  • Vet and accept incoming materials from USPS, UPS, and other vendors.
  • When necessary, work within other BookOps logistics units to serve our patrons.
  • Work on specialized projects as they arise.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

 

Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education and Certifications 

  • High school graduation or high school equivalency certification
Required Experience
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Familiarity with Sierra.
Required Skills 
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to process a large quantity of work while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Successfully demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
  • Data entry knowledge.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive.
  • Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to push a loaded book cart

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems 
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
  • Mixed Warehouse / Office setting
  • Located in the Library Services Center (this building is not a public-facing branch Library)
Physical Duties
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. Required
  • Moving book trucks
  • Moving/lifting bins
  • Shelving at various levels
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Yes

Union/Non Union
Local 1930

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday 
  • 35 hours/ week, 9 am-5 pm, Coverage of other departmental shifts as required, Saturdays and evenings as required

Apply via NYPL website

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate’s specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
 
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

 

About The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.