Senior Library Technician

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs skilled and advanced duties in the operation of the librarys programs and services.

It is distinguished by the next lower-level class by having the responsibility of technical and complex library duties. This position reports to the Assistant Library Director.

• Issue library cards and check materials in and out; aid with use of library equipment.
• Assist patrons with information inquiries; conduct internet and microfilm searches, locate reference material, and deliver information in person or electronically.
• Assist in managing and implementing online services for the library.
• Market library services, including maintaining content for the library newsletter, website, and social media.
• Work with local organizations to promote library services.
• Develop and implement library programming for the public.
• Contribute to reporting for grants and other sources of funding to maintain and expand services.
• Assist with training and providing direction to volunteers.
• Oversee the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program, including communicating with organizations for materials.
• Receive, catalog, and process materials; research, identify, and resolve problems with cataloged records and processed materials.
• Assist with maintenance of the library collection, including ordering and weeding materials.
• Order materials and track budget expenditures.
• Shelf materials and maintain shelves in appropriate order.
• Collect fines and payments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate degree preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years of public library work experience.
• Two (2) years of customer service experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

• Knowledge of cataloging rules and standards and alpha and numeric filing systems.
• Knowledge of basic research methods and record keeping.
• Skill in project organization.
• Skill in reviewing and preparing reports and records.
• Skill in monitoring the disbursement of funds.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Skill in operating personal electronic devices and software applications, including integrated library systems (ILS).
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in working with the public.
• Skill in public speaking and presentations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment with occasional exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.