Library Technician Senior Job Gardnerville Ranchos area,Nevada USA,Education / Teaching

Join a team dedicated to providing a comprehensive collection of library materials, services, and programs to meet the informational, educational, recreational, and cultural needs of all residents and visitors of Douglas County.
Responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of various library events, services, and activities, the Library Technician Senior plays a key role in meeting the needs of library patrons and supporting library operations while providing superior customer service. The right individual for the role will be a team player with a passion for serving the public and a dedication to ensuring that patrons encounter a welcoming environment within this vital community resource.

Primary

Objectives

Performs intermediate work providing direction for the youth services department and support for the related youth services librarian. Providing customer service and technical support to patrons at the Douglas County Public Library; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random or pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Supervision Exercised

None

Provides circulation services to patrons including checking materials in and out, sorting books for shelving, discussing library card accounts with patrons, collecting fees, and contacting patrons regarding materials on hold, and/or resolution of problems with patron accounts.

Works with professional staff to plan and implement programs for patrons.

Assists with outreach, fund raising, library tours, exhibits and special events

Oversees specific services such as Homebound Services, Publicity, or Book Sale,

Assists librarians with programs for all ages.

Performs general office duties such as sorting mail, creating claims, preparing outgoing mail, receiving and accounting for fees, fines, and other monies, and maintaining files.

Performs specific tasks related to systems, network, hardware, and software. Leads technology education programs as part of the Library’s Technology Team.

Provides assistance with network and computer services to include installation; troubleshooting; maintenance; network monitoring; instruction to staff, volunteers and patrons in the use of computers, software, mobile devices, and other electronic equipment.

Composes and distributes information for news releases that promote library programs and functions. Designs promotional graphics for use in flyers, brochures, and on social media.

Designs, creates, and maintains the library website.

Provides input into collection development, including selection and de-selection of materials.

Assists in Technical Service with routine to more complex various tasks related to acquisitions, receiving, cataloguing, collection maintenance, periodical maintenance, Interlibrary Loan, maintenance and update of patron database.

Provides reference services to patrons; provides instruction and assistance to patrons on the use of library computers, equipment, and the use of the library databases and catalog.

Trains and supervises volunteers to assist in providing services/programs.

Carries out and explains library services, activities, and regulations.

Performs a variety of general support duties such as shelving, organizing collections. Includes accurate handling of petty cash, depositing monies with the County, and receipting transactions.

Catalogs new materials, updates catalog records, and locates/builds classification numbers.

Assists supervisors with training, collection development/maintenance, cataloging, information technology operations, interlibrary loan tasks, library programs, and volunteer supervision.

Drives library vehicles, including the bookmobile, to specified locations as assigned.

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