Library Technician II, Acquisitions

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Posting Number AS224P Position Title Library Technician II, Acquisitions Contract Length N/A Class Summary
The Library Technician II is the second level of a two level library support series. Incumbents are responsible for performing various duties related to the support of library patrons, including serving as a lead to staff. The Library Technician II is distinguished from the Library Technician I by its paraprofessional duties. Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External Position Type Non-Exempt Staff Employment Status Full Time Position Funding Type Regular

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Minimum Education/Training/Experience
Associate’s degree and two (2) years of coursework in library science; or Associate’s degree and two (2) years library experience. Preferred Education/Training/Experience
Bachelor’s degree.
Coursework in an ALA accredited MLS program.
Experience using an Acquisition module in an ILS .
Experience with library acquisitions, cataloging and circulation principles. Minimum Knowledge & Skills
Library policies and procedures;
Basic library principles;
Using computers, software applications and modern office procedures;
Maintaining databases;
Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks;
Working independently;
Monitoring and assigning work;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Applicable computer programs and equipment;
Applicable rules and regulations; Preferred Knowledge & Skills
Use of Acquisitions module
Maintaining a budget
Purchasing
Record keeping
Bibliographic searching and the download of bibliographic records
Working with students in a library setting
Setting up library displays
Experience with library instruction presentations or teaching
Experience with virtual chat
Experience with social media Licensing/Certification Requirements
N/A Job Duties
Assist the Collection Development Librarian in developing the collection, such as: ordering books and other items through services such as GOBI, Amazon and other vendors; suggesting or developing lists for possible purchase; verifying duplicates with owned.
Receive books and input/import into library ILS .
Follow up on missing or problem books/media titles by interacting with vendors, publishers, and producers.
Maintain accurate totals for book and other library item expenditures such as eBooks, standing orders, lease books, and direct orders; review on a regular basis; pay invoices; send expense reports to Accounts Payable; reconcile paid invoices with library ILS ; reconcile paid invoices with the College system.
Assist patrons with library catalog and online databases, answer directional and reference questions in person and remotely via chat, email, the library online knowledgebase, the College course management system, etc. as needed.
Conduct student tours, scavenger hunts, new employee orientations and library instruction for non-credit and adult education programs as needed.
Maintain current library guide content and create new guide content as needed. Assist in creating and maintaining social media content and blog posts.
Display books, eBooks and other library items in the library to promote circulation including design, book selection (sometimes from input from Collection Development Librarian) and promote online; maintain display supplies.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

May be required to work occasional nights and Saturday mornings (9 am – 1 pm), as needed. Physical Requirements
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Minimum Salary Range $34,853 Mid Point Salary Range . Maximum Salary Range $43,566 Posting Open Date 01/01/2022 Posting Close Date Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Please NOTE : All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

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1. Do you have a minimum of an Associate's Degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have two (2) years of coursework in library science or two (2) years library experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Transcripts (1 of 3)

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
4. Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)