Part-Time Library Technician - Technical Services - John P. Holt Brentwood Library

Position

Part‑time Library Technician – Technical Services at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, Brentwood, TN.

• Starting pay $18.55/hour
• Annual transportation supplement $1,000 (paid over 26 pay periods)
• Up to 5% salary increase after successful completion of six‑month probationary period
• Position remains posted until filled

We seek a detail‑oriented professional with strong organizational skills and an interest in behind‑the‑scenes library operations to join our team as a Library Technician. The Library Technician supports Technical Services operations by assisting with receiving, processing, cataloging, repairing, and preparing library materials for circulation. This part‑time position works 20‑29 hours per week, Monday through Friday during daytime hours. No evenings or weekends are required.

• Receive, process, and prepare new library materials for circulation
• Perform physical processing of library materials, including applying stamps, RFID tags, barcodes, covers, labels, and other identifying materials
• Perform copy cataloging, edit bibliographic records, and assist with maintaining accurate library holdings records
• Assist with acquisitions, invoicing, receiving shipments, sorting materials, and tracking items in the library’s ILS system, Polaris
• Repair, withdraw, and evaluate damaged, outdated, or incomplete materials
• Retrieve and deliver materials between Technical Services, Circulation, Children’s, and Reference departments
• Assist with donations, special projects, and other library support needs as assigned

• Strong organizational and technical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Enjoys behind‑the‑scenes work that supports public service
• Comfortable using computers and learning library software systems
• Can manage multiple tasks and priorities with limited supervision
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, patrons, and community partners

High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework or a college degree preferred. Library experience is preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Operate a variety of automated office machines, including computer, printer, copy machine, calculator, telephone, and related equipment
• Walk, stand, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear frequently
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with arms and hands
• Lift, pull, push, and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally

Requires the ability to compare, judge functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics of data, people, or things; communicate speaking and/or signaling; read, write, and speak proper English; and exhibit basic to complex technical skills. Requires numeracy skills, spatial awareness, motor coordination, manual dexterity, color discrimination, and ability to handle stress in emergencies.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.