Library Technician

Position Definition

To perform a wide variety of technical and specialized library clerical duties in a college library.

Examples of Duties

• Assists students and faculty at circulation desk; charges, discharges and files library materials.
• Processes reserve book and inter-library loan requests from students and faculty; locates material; provides information regarding available library materials; answers routine questions.
• Maintains overdue and debt file for non-students; collects and records fines for overdue materials; issues receipts for lost library materials and debt payments.
• Compiles statistical data; generates computer reports for librarians' use; files statistical data; compiles end-of-semester and end-of-year statistical reports.
• Prepares book orders, requisitions, continuing contract orders and library suborders.
• Assists in monitoring student budget; maintains accurate records.
• Orders, receives and processes library materials.
• Maintains and troubleshoots library photocopiers, printers, scanners and other equipment; assists students in proper usage of the machine; arranges for repairs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years of library experience in a technical or paraprofessional capacity, preferably in an academic library.

Education: Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, with major emphasis in library technology preferred but not required, or the equivalent.

Knowledge

• Basic library science terminology, systems and technology.
• Standard library practices and techniques.
• Library technical processes and software relating to acquisition and classification of library materials.
• Methods and practices of financial record keeping.
• Operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the library industry.
• Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Skills and Abilities

• Perform responsible and complex clerical work with accuracy.
• Analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision.
• Apply basic computer skills to assigned tasks.
• Problem-solve and act quickly under difficult situations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Keyboard with accuracy.
• Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience working with an integrated online library system, preferably Alma from Ex Libris.
• Experience delivering student- or patron-centered circulation services in a library environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and library users.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently, efficiently, and accurately.
• Experience providing training, direction, and supervision to student or hourly employees.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds and to help make library services welcoming, fair, and accessible to everyone.

Salary

Yearly Salary: $51,120.00 (Step 1) – $62,268.00 (Step 5). New employees placed at first step; higher steps may be offered depending upon experience. Step increases occur annually on July 1st until the maximum step is reached.