Driver / Materials Handler (Collection Services)

Driver / Materials Handler (Collection Services)

The Milton S. Eisenhower Library is the main research library of Johns Hopkins University's Sheridan Libraries and Museums. Reporting to the Print Maintenance Librarian, we are seeking a Driver / Materials Handler to provide safe and reliable transportation services for library materials between various area locations (daily 35-mile radius, with occasional transportation beyond that range). This role's important mission relies on excellent communication & customer service skills to be successful, as well as the ability to appropriately handle sensitive materials.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Load and drive cargo van, safely and dependably transporting library collections between on and off-campus facilities.
• Safely load and manipulate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and vehicle liftgates.
• Ensure the preservation & security of library materials.
• Apply best practices for handling special collections.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to schedule pick-up and deliveries.
• Support general library collections maintenance.
• Assist in data gathering for collection use analysis.
• Assist patrons.
• As needed : Handle, package, and distribute domestic & international, ingoing and outgoing mail (USPS, UPS, FedEx), using shipping software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications