Collections Processing Assistant II - Shared Services Sorting & Delivery

United States·Long Island CityFull Timemid

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Key Responsibilities

Work with manual and automated systems to accurately sort library materials, supplies,

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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 comprising 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 serves three departments within 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