Library Technician I, Circulation

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Posting Number AS244P Position Title Library Technician I, Circulation Contract Length N/A Class Summary
The Library Technician I is the first level in a two level library support series. Incumbents are responsible for performing various duties related to the support of library patrons. The Library Technician I is distinguished from the Library Technician II by the latter’s paraprofessional responsibilities. 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
Associates degree or two (2) yeas of college credit.
Two (2) years of coursework in library sciences or two (2) years library experience. Preferred Education/Training/Experience
Library experience in a higher education setting. Minimum Knowledge & Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Basic library principles.
• Modern office procedures.
• Basic cataloging and circulation principles.
• Database maintenance principles.
• Using various library equipment.
• Maintaining databases.
• Using computers and software application programs.
• Using various library equipment.
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks.
• 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.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Circulation Experience.
• Cataloging skills.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma.
• Familiarity with Learning management systems ( LMS ).
• Experience with online chat.

Licensing/Certification Requirements
N/A Job Duties

• Under the direction of the Circulation Manager, supervises circulation activities during evenings/weekends.
• Under the direction of a Librarian, processes books and articles for interlibrary loan and informs patrons of the arrival of interlibrary loan materials.
• Updates and maintains patron data in the Circulation module of the library ILS in support of the circulation of library materials.
• Processes and circulates library books, other library items, CHS and Reserves items enters/clears hold information in COM student records in Ellucian Colleague, contacts patrons as needed.
• Supervises student workers.
• Maintains department inventory of supplies and equipment and order supplies when needed.
• Participates in online chat and other online formats such as Learning management systems ( LMS ).
• Participates in student library scavenger hunts and tours.
• Collects qualitative and quantitative statistical information using a Q-and-A reference system & knowledge base builder.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining library stacks and displays.
• Assists in documenting and updating Circulation guidelines.
• Assists patrons in locating library materials and using various library equipment. Assists patrons in utilizing public catalog, answers directional questions.
• Assists in documenting and updating Circulation guidelines.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature 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 $31,685 Mid Point Salary Range . Maximum Salary Range $39,606 Posting Open Date 05/06/2022 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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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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)