Part Time Library Technician I

Role:
Provides assistance and customer service to users of the library and assists with Institutional 
projects as needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes adjustments to print and online records.
• Enters new materials into library’s automated systems (LOGIN) and deletes weeded 
• items as instructed.
• Check lost/overdue notices against the shelves for possible actions and document.
•  Maintains system for non-receipt of materials that includes noticing the individual, 
• collection of fines and monthly reporting of activity.
•  Manages interlibrary loan requests ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assists with the technical service aspects of a public service unit such as the input, 
• maintenance, and accuracy of manual and computerized bibliographic files.
•  Assists with bindery or restoration and repair activities.
• Provides basic reference services to users such as answering routine requests for 
• information using standard reference sources and providing correct citations for 
• incomplete and inaccurate bibliographic descriptions.
•  Provides individual instruction on the use of online catalog and other library systems, 
• equipment, services, and facilities.
•  Checks out and renews books and material loans for the library using the automated 
• system (LOGIN).
•  Assists with the physical processing of newly acquired materials such as property 
• stamping, security stripping, attaching call number labels, bar-coding, insertion of 
• pockets, and/or adding due date slips.
•  Maintains stacks neatly and in good order.
•  Keeps un-shelved materials in one location and in a neat arrangement.
•  Keeps end labels current.
• Monitors laptop and computer usage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:
Experience                            Two years work experience in library setting preferred.

Education                              Associate Degree.

Interpersonal Skills               Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Other Skills

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the nature and function of libraries:

• Ability to explain technical material such as local and national library standards 
• and rules.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Windows, Office XP and the ability to 
• resolve basic library technical support problems.
• Ability to participate in alphabetic and numeric filing of the collection.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with limited supervision.

Physical Requirements            The work is mostly sedentary; however, there may be some 
                                                 walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving 
                                                 an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are 
                                                 required to perform the work. 

Work Environment                   Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those 
                                                 found in a normal office. 

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.