Library Technician

Library Technician, Kingston Public Library (Kingston)

This is a part‑time position of 19 hours per week (T, W, Th 3:15 P‑8:15 P, SAT 11 A‑3 P). The position is part of the KTEU Clerical Union (Grade 2).

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Charges and discharges books and materials at the circulation desk; registers new patrons; answers telephone
• Handles requests for reserves and interlibrary loans; prepares overdue notices; keeps daily, monthly and yearly circulation records for professional and town reports
• Provides basic reference assistance to library patrons; assists children and students with assignments and finding materials
• Assists in the processing of materials for shelving; may maintain records of acquisitions and circulation statistics; processes new books; checks invoice, pulls order cards; types book pocket, card spine label and shelf card; replaces books on shelves according to categories; notifies Library Director of lost and damaged books and recommends replacement
• Catalogs and enters new materials onto the library database
• Assists the Director with record keeping and processing of invoices, receipts and statistics
• Assists in the training of new employees and volunteers; assists in organizing volunteers, and supervises volunteers in performing any functions to aid the library staff
• Performs Reader’s Advisory services; makes recommendations for acquisitions; becomes familiar with new acquisitions and library collection; reads both professional literature and titles featured in fiction, nonfiction, and children’s areas of library
• Checks and investigates overdue materials, sending post cards, letters, bills and making phone calls as necessary; assigns fines; performs miscellaneous typing and filing; shelves library materials; reads shelves and maintains collection in proper order; uses photocopier
• Maintains library equipment and facility; assists with the security of the library; keeps department in order
• Arranges displays and special collections; plans signs and posters to make the library more accessible to the public; attends staff meetings and assists with special projects
• Attends classes and workshops related to library responsibilities
• Performs similar or related work as required or as the situation dictates

Paraprofessional, clerical and direct service work relating to the daily operations of the Kingston Public Library; all other work as required.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Bachelor’s degree; coursework in library science preferred; two years of related responsible experience in a library, educational or office setting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Part Time

BA/BS

$22.31- $29.00/hour