Temporary Library Assistant – 1st Shift

About the Opportunity:
• Job Title: Temporary Library Assistant
• Pay Rate Range: $24.00/Hour
• Location: Bloomington, MN
• Schedule: 1st Shift Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
• Position Type: Temporary

Requirements and Qualifications:
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Previous data entry experience
• Ability to manage tasks with multiple steps and some complexity
• Independent self-starter requiring minimal management
• Ability to lift 20-40 lbs., climb stepstools, reach, bend, crouch, push and pull carts of various weights
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team
• Experience with inventory tracking, records management, or document handling
• Microsoft office suite experience preferred
• Familiarity with spreadsheets (Excel or similar tools) for tracking and data entry
• Prior experience in library, archives, or records management environments
• Experience working on large-scale organization or cleanup projects

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Partner with library staff to sort, organize, and process materials, including water damaged items
• Lift, carry, and move boxes of materials between storage areas and workstations
• Sort materials by condition and determine appropriate disposition (repack, discard, or reshelve)
• Scan barcodes and track inventory movements in spreadsheets, including original and new box assignments
• Repackage materials into labeled and numbered storage boxes and maintain accurate tracking records
• Prepare and organize materials for storage or pickup
• Support document and records processing tasks, including:
o Removing contents from binders and transferring to folders
o Disassembling reports for scanning or shredding
o Packing files from shelves into boxes or carts
o Identifying and flagging unbarcoded materials
• Assist with inventory and organization across various locations, including file rooms and storage areas
• Break down and organize legacy materials (e.g., manuals, reports) and maintain tracking documentation
• Verify and organize previously packed materials for storage readiness
• Support moderate-level library tasks as needed, including:
o Reviewing incoming materials for duplicates using the library catalog
o Cross-checking and scanning missing historical records
o Assisting with organization of large-format materials (e.g., rolled drawings)
o Supporting workspace cleanout and organization requests
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• Professional & Personal Growth: Your growth matters to us. We focus on finding positions that offer opportunities for skill development and personal fulfillment, so you can thrive in every aspect of your life.
• Impact: The work you do should make a difference. We're committed to placing you in roles where you can have a meaningful impact on your life and the community around you.

Benefits:
*May be eligible for 5 paid holidays
*May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year
*401k with company match after 1 year of employment
*Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan

AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.