Circulation Library/Media Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for facilitating and performing the circulation, reservation, and maintenance of all print and non-print library materials.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the automated circulation system: input, retrieve and correct all records related to the charge and discharge of books, audiovisuals and reserved instructional materials. Record usage statistics.
• Registers College patrons, county residents, high school patrons, and participants in special programs.
• Maintains all print and non-print instructional material collections: shelve, shelf read, inventory, and arrange for repair or withdrawal of those materials.
• Answers directional inquiries and refer individuals with questions, problems or other business to the appropriate department or location.
• Communicates library policies and procedures to students, faculty members and others.
• Operates, inspects, maintains and makes or coordinates repairs to a variety of office and audiovisual equipment’s such as computer print station, photocopiers, computers and laser printers, public address and photo identification system, microfilm/microfiche reader printer, and others.
• Affords assistance to patrons with the use of instructional audiovisual equipment, including televisions, DVD players, and audio CD players, and maintains usage statistics.
• Opens and/or closes the library, including securing and unlocking doors and turning equipment on and off.
• Participates in all functions of the photo identification program for the library location, including scheduling, advertising, managing traffic flow during peak periods, producing identification cards, managing updates and maintenance, monitoring production supplies, and maintaining records and statistics.
• Participates in all functions of the reserved instructional materials collection, including receiving and processing faculty, departmental, and library materials for use as reserve items; inventorying and maintaining the collection.
• Acquires and uses knowledge of the instructional media collections to assist users in identifying, selecting and using audiovisual materials.
• Operates the automated library system to provide instructional audiovisuals to faculty at all College locations, including verifying items, maintaining records, scheduling and coordinating reservations, and charging out materials to faculty members.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by complying with the Clery Act and reporting crime-related information.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Three years of library media or related experience required.
• Certificate in Library Media preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Customer Service skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and employees.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of general clerical office practices.
• Ability to exercise initiative and perform work independently.
• Strong computer skills along with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.