POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Library Technician
DEPARTMENT: Library SITE: Various
SALARY SCHEDULE: Career - GRADE: 2
BASIC FUNCTION:
Performs specialized and advanced
clerical work in library acquisitions and technical services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
v Performs technical
library work related to maintenance of library collections.
v Utilizes the
circulation and acquisitions modules of ALEPH, an automated library management
system, in the performance of duties
v Processes orders for
books and audiovisual items at a college site. Maintains detailed computerized
records of items ordered and received at the site.
v Utilizes ALEPH to
maintain serials collection: check-in, claims, holdings.
v Maintains catalog
records making corrections, revisions, withdrawals and deleting records.
v Searches and
matches items on the international data base to update the college's holdings.
v Verifies accuracy,
processing and packing materials that go to sites.
v Prepares reports
relating to library and circulation statistics.
v Downloads
interlibrary loan requests from other institutions.
v Accesses, prints
and sends out overdue notices for each site.
v Manages
departmental communication regarding technical services and acquisitions.
v Handles phone calls
and other inquiries and maintains the areas assigned in absence of the library
professional.
v May be required to
perform circulation or other related library work at a campus location.
v Performs related duties
as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited high
school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. College coursework preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years of library, office management, bookstore, and public service experience.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of integrated library system (ILS) processes and procedures. Demonstrated attention to detail. Skill using Microsoft Office or similar software. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated successful customer service experience and experience working with diverse populations. Basic math skills. Ability to lift (20lbs) and reach library shelves. Experience with Ex Libris Aleph library system preferred. Ability to work nights and weekends on a rotating schedule.