Library Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Library Technician
• Primary focus: Circulation and library customer support
• Work schedule: Regular full-time; 35 hours per week guaranteed, up to 40 hours

Description

Responsible for all circulation services operations, performing circulation and registration duties by following established procedures. Maintains automated and/or manual circulation records, manages reserves and interlibrary loan workflows, and supports customer reference and information requests. Uses an Integrated Library System (ILS), online databases, and internet resources to prepare subject bibliographies and supports library operations with clerical and technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform circulation and registration duties
• Maintain circulation files and user/registration/reserve/ILL/lost-item/overdue records
• Apply procedures for overdue materials; arrange replacements for lost or damaged items
• Maintain reserve and interlibrary loan services and follow up to ensure accurate fulfillment
• Compile library statistics (circulation, attendance, reference questions, and other required data)
• Provide ready reference services using standard reference tools; route difficult requests
• Explain library classification, rules/regulations, circulation procedures, and user entitlements
• Assist with library equipment support and customer guidance
• Help with marketing/publicity of services and events; prepare displays; recommend titles for the collection
• Use ILS, online databases, and internet resources to prepare subject bibliographies
• Perform routine clerical tasks (mail sorting/distribution, document creation and editing, email and printing)
• Assist with technical services process as needed and support tours/group orientations

Requirements

• Specialized library experience demonstrating knowledge of circulation and technical services rules, policies, and procedures
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Experience or training for standard computer skills and typing
• Completion of a background investigation with favorable results
• Ability to work shift schedules covering evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and periodic exams every three years
• Physical ability for standing, bending/crouching/stooping, pushing loaded book trucks, lifting up to 40 lbs frequently, and reaching up to 72 inches (with or without a step stool)

Benefits

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