What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Technician 2 position at Oregon Tech?
Position Summary
Department Summary
Statement of Vision
The library will be Oregon Tech’s intellectual commons, the hub of knowledge and learning for the community, with a staff committed to excellence; dedicated to the open, free exchange of ideas; and continually striving to make it easy for our users to locate, navigate, and access high quality information resources.
The library will be Oregon Tech’s intellectual commons, the hub of knowledge and learning for the community, with a staff committed to excellence; dedicated to the open, free exchange of ideas; and continually striving to make it easy for our users to locate, navigate, and access high quality information resources.
Statement of Mission
The library provides student-centered services and collections to foster student and graduate success through the development of information literacy, critical thinking, and life-long learning.
The library provides student-centered services and collections to foster student and graduate success through the development of information literacy, critical thinking, and life-long learning.
To support the emerging research and informational needs of our communities, we are committed to excellence and dedicated to the open, free exchange of ideas.
For more information regarding the Oregon Tech Libraries, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/library/about
For more information regarding the Oregon Tech Libraries, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/library/about
Position Summary
The purpose of the Library Tecnician 2 position is to use “thorough general knowledge of established library procedures to provide a wide variety of public and technical services in support of an operational unit or section of a university library. Employees in this class may oversee the work of lower- level employees, students, and volunteers.” (Per the OUS Classification Specifications).
Minimum Requirements
2 years of current library experience (within five years) OR, Associates degree (or equivalent 72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours), and 1 year of current experience; OR, An equivalent combination of current library experience, training and/or education in related fields; AND, proficiency in multiple library specific computer applications, e.g., integrated library systems, database applications, institutional repository; content management systems.
Additional Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations
- Ability to move objects weighing over 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic library experience