Library Technician I - Collections and Access - 40 Hours

About the role

The Library Technician I provides day-to-day operational support for the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of library materials. This role focuses on clerical and routine tasks related to maintaining the library’s collections and ensuring that materials are accessible to patrons.

Responsibilities

• Prepares print and non-print library materials for processing or circulation.
• Applies barcode and call number labels to items in the database according to established standards.
• Updates and maintains information in collections and circulation databases to ensure accuracy using predefined or template records.
• Adds, updates, and deletes holdings information and assigns new library materials to the owning location.
• Checks in new materials and packs outgoing shipments of library materials.
• Processes patron requests. Searches for requested titles, places holds for patrons, and notifies patrons of status of request.
• Assists with shelving, retrieving, and check-in of holds and other library materials.
• Identifies and reports needs for maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Prepares documents and reports, including monthly statistics.
• Fulfills orders from community libraries for centrally stored supplies.
• Evaluates and mends library materials and prepares them for bindery.
• Performs clerical tasks such as filing, processing mail, and maintaining supply inventories.
• Assists others with office equipment and self check-out machines.
• Participates in vendor selection.
• Provides back-up to others within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of library-related experience or coursework preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Core Competencies

• Valuing Diversity
• Customer Focus
• Ethics, Values and Judgement
• Organizing and Planning
• Work Quality
• Teamwork/Collaboration

Desired Minimum Qualification

• Education and Experience
• Knowledge and Skills
• Physical Demands & Work Environment