Library Technician-Acquisitions & Billing​/Library Technician

Library Technician-Acquisitions & Billing / Library Technician

Institution:
Century College

Classification

Title:

Library Technician

Bargaining Unit / Union: 207: AFSCME
- Technical

City:
White Bear Lake

FLSA:
Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Classified
- Unlimited

Salary Range: $21.73 - $31.12

Position Purpose

This position exists to support and assist the faculty librarians in a variety of ways. The Library Technician plays an important role in public service through a thorough knowledge of the library collections. This Tech provides primary work in acquisitions, budget maintenance, and public service. This position works directly with the Acquisitions Librarian to maintain the library budget.

Position Responsibilities

• Acquisitions which include:
• Receive all items into the library against purchase orders
• Confirm orders and prices
• Track invoices
• Order and organize office supplies
• Distribute titles to Cataloging Techs
• Public Service / Staffing the Circulation Desk
• Budget Maintenance and Billing
• Maintain and update the internal library calendar, including the calendar of circulation desk coverage.
• Archives / Under the direction of the Librarians, serve as primary technician for work related to the library's archival material.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $21.73 - $30.20/hour. (DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.) The shift differential for employees working before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M. shall be two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) per hour for all hours worked before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of library classification system(s) and standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in locating materials and conducting research.
• Ability to:
• Apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems sufficient to create tracking for new print and on-print library acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials
• Operate personal computers, use various software and web-based applications, and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog information, word-process documents, complete forms and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied educational levels and backgrounds; to train, direct and evaluate work of student clerical staff; and to assist the professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to library policy and procedures.

Physical Requirement:
Occasional lifting of 10-30 pounds to handle print books and boxes of print books.

Preferred Qualification

• AA or AS degree in Library Science or related field.
• Library Science coursework with training or experience in library science
• Experience with online library catalogs and databases
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping
• Familiarity with basic spreadsheet creation and maintenance for budgeting purposes
• Interview skills
• Research skills
• Typing/data entry skills
• Customer service experience
• Willingness to participate in training to keep informed on current college issues and library developments
• Demonstrate knowledge of and an interest in diverse cultures and populations

Other Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver's license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Thursday 10:30am – 7:00pm & Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No - this position is 100% in-person.

Application Procedure

All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Minnesota State Main Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs – Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants
- Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials.

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