Circulation Library​/Media Technician

Location: Largo

Position Title Circulation Library/Media Technician Position Type Staff Department Library and Learning Resources FLSA Non-Exempt Union/Non Union Union Full Time or Part Time Part Time Grade 7 Salary Range Hiring Salary Range $19.20-$21.12/Hourly Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only) Regular or Temporary Regular

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for facilitating and performing the circulation, reservation, and maintenance of all print and non-print library materials.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.

* Three years of library media or related experience required.

* Certificate in Library Media preferred.

Criteria

CRITERIA:
The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application.

Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Operates and maintains the automated circulation system: input, retrieve and correct all records related to the charge and discharge of books, audiovisuals and reserved instructional materials. Record usage statistics. Registers College patrons, county residents, high school patrons, and participants in special programs.

* Maintains all print and non-print instructional material collections: shelve, shelf read, inventory, and arrange for repair or withdrawal of those materials.

* Answers directional inquiries and refer individuals with questions, problems or other business to the appropriate department or location.

* Communicates library policies and procedures to students, faculty members and others.

* Operates, inspects, maintains and makes or coordinates repairs to a variety of office and audiovisual equipment's such as computer print station, photocopiers, computers and laser printers, public address and photo identification system, microfilm/microfiche reader printer, and others.

* Assists patrons with the use of instructional audiovisual equipment, including televisions, DVD players, and audio CD players, and maintains usage statistics.

* Opens and/or closes the library, including securing and unlocking doors and turning equipment on and off.

* Participates in all functions of the photo identification program for the library location, including scheduling, advertising, managing traffic flow during peak periods, producing identification cards, managing updates and maintenance, monitoring production supplies, and maintaining records and statistics.

* Participates in all functions of the reserved instructional materials collection, including receiving and processing faculty, departmental, and library materials for use as reserve items; inventorying and maintaining the collection.

* Acquires and uses knowledge of the instructional media collections to assist users in identifying, selecting and using audiovisual materials.

* Operates the automated library system to provide instructional audiovisuals to faculty at all College locations, including verifying items, maintaining records, scheduling and coordinating reservations, and charging out materials to faculty members.

* Meets periodically with the circulation coordinator and other library staff regarding library operations internally and externally with the College and community.

* Assist in training student assistants in circulation policies.

* Assist with the general duties of the circulation coordinator in his/her absence.

* Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by complying with the Clery Act and reporting crime-related information.

* Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Customer Service skills.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and employees.

* Ability to work with a diverse population.

* Knowledge of general clerical office practices.

* Ability to exercise initiative and perform work independently.

* Strong computer skills along with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.

No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

* Applicants must be able to work a flexible…