Library Technician - Part Time

The Library Technician provides friendly, responsive customer service while supporting the day-to-day operations of the library. This position assists patrons with locating and checking out materials, using the library catalog and reference resources, obtaining library cards, reserving materials, and accessing public computers and other electronic devices. The Library Technician answers questions about library programs, services, and resources and helps create a welcoming and helpful environment for all library visitors.

This role also supports the organization, circulation, and maintenance of the library’s collection. Responsibilities include shelving and organizing materials, ensuring items are properly labeled and placed, searching for missing materials, and processing new books and reference materials. The Library Technician may enter and update catalog information, assist with overdue materials and notices, process materials for library branches, and perform minor book repairs. The position works closely with Librarians and other library staff to ensure materials are accurate, accessible, and ready for use by the community.

Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in customer service or library operations.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license. 

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic. 
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal system. 
• Computer skills to include data entry, typing and record maintenance and internet skills. 
• Accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. 
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.  
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stooping, standing for at least 2 hours, hearing, talking, crouching, seeing up close, standing, walking, sitting, finger movement, pulling, kneeling, repetitive motions, lifting, reaching, grasping, pushing.   Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and is usually absent from disagreeable elements (e.g., irate customers, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and/or dust).

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
There is little or no risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety associated with this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.