JOB TITLE: Library Technician –Technical Services
DEPARTMENT: Student Development FLSA: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Union Campus LEVEL: 103
REPORTS TO: Director, Library Services DATE: 10/21/2011
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide complex cataloging of library materials according to local and national standards. Provide circulation services and standard reference assistance and instruction in a professional and confidential manner to a diverse population. Manage purchasing for library, especially acquisitions of library materials.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
n Provide complex cataloging of library materials in various formats in accordance with local and national standards; reconcile cataloging reports as needed.
n Provide circulation services and standard reference assistance and instruction in a professional and confidential manner to a diverse population.
n Manage purchasing for library, working in conjunction with outside vendors and ECC business office.
n Process and determine method of disposal for discarded library materials:
- Manage the Friends of the Library Book Sales and on-going Book Sale Cart
- Manage the Better World Books project
n Organize, catalog and maintain special and off-campus library collections such as the Nursing Multimedia Collection and Rolla Nursing Collection.
n Assist with planning and development of cataloging policies and procedures.
n In the absence of other library staff members, assume responsibility of library.
n Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
n Maintain inventory of technical services supplies.
n Responsible for Technical Services operations of the Library when professional staff are absent.
n Adjustment of hours involving evening and/or weekend work may be required.
n Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
n Knowledge of department and college policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations.
n Basic higher education knowledge in a wide range of areas to assist patrons with inquiries
n Excellent computer skills including internet searching skills
n Knowledge of job-related specialized programs; Millennium Integrated Library System, OCLC Firstsearch, OCLC Connexion Client, Microsoft Office programs, Datatel.
n Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
n Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees.
n Strong administrative skills with an appreciation for accuracy and attention to detail.
n Ability to make routine work decisions independently and perform duties using perceptive judgment and discretion.
n Excellent customer service skills.
n Ability to learn new technologies and software as it pertains to Library and patron needs.
n Skill to use active listening techniques to better assist patron inquiries.
n Ability to be self-motivating, prioritizing tasks and moving smoothly from one to another as situations require.
n Ability to deal with frequent interruptions in busy office setting.
n Basic office skills such as filing, operating telephones, shredding, duplicating, etc.
n Knowledge of Library of Congress Classification system, LC Subject Headings, and other library related terminology and concepts.
n Knowledge of AACR2 and MARC.
LEADERSHIP and COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
n Follow complex technical instructions, solve technical problems, or disseminate information regarding policies and procedures; may compose unique reports or analysis; and/or provide extensive customer service to internal or external customers.
n Communicate information to guide or assist people; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
DECISION-MAKING and ANALYTICAL SKILLS:
n May be responsible for actions of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers, crime victims, patients, customers, clients, or others in the general public. Perform specialized technical work involving data collection, evaluation, analysis, and troubleshooting, or reports on operations and activities of a department, or performs general coordination of individual or departmental activities.
n Adhere to department and college policies, procedures, and practices.
n Perform job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:
n Use office machines such as telephones, fax machines, copiers or calculators.
n Use computers for data entry, word processing; use Microsoft XP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
n Knowledge of job-related specialized programs; Millennium Integrated Library System, OCLC Firstsearch, OCLC Connexion Client.
WORKING CONDITIONS - the following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered in this position:
n The position is in an indoor environment with a moderate noise level.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
§ The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds; and rarely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
§ The position may also require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
n None
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
n Completion of Associates degree
n Two years related experience
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