Learning Commons Library Technician

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative and experienced individuals to provide digital and technical services that promote discovery and enhance the user experience in our Learning Commons Library.

About Sauk Valley Community College

Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, SVCC offers a unique and welcoming teaching environment. The College is strategically located just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago.

A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.

• Execute original and copy cataloging of library resources, ensuring strict compliance with MARC and RDA standards.
• Manage the seamless import and adaptation of bibliographic records into the library catalog, adhering to CARLI consortium standards.
• Coordinate and perform all circulation desk activities, including material check-out, return processing, shelving, and identifying damaged or compromised collection items.

Systems Administration & Digital Resources

• Serve as the administrator for Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE, maintaining system accuracy for patron records, electronic resources, and user interfaces.
• Collect and analyze usage statistics and data for assessment and reporting purposes.
• Provide advanced technical expertise and dedicated support for all library digital and electronic resources.
• Liaise with the CARLI consortium to coordinate system maintenance and updates.
• Provide comprehensive support to patrons, including directional, reference, and research assistance, along with guidance on using campus technologies.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator on the acquisitions process, including preparing and checking new orders, and processing/labeling new materials.
• Partner with Information Technology Services (ITS) staff to ensure the consistent functionality and reliability of all campus technologies used by the library.
• Assist the Coordinator with the training and supervision of work-study students.

Administrative Support

• Manage library supply inventories, maintaining accurate records for all orders and expenditures.
• Fulfill other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Education:
  
  An Associate's Degree in Library or Information Studies or a related field, combined with three (3) years of progressively responsible library experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical & Specialized Skills

• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated experience or specialized training in relevant library technologies and computer applications.
• Highly Preferred:
  Prior experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS), electronic resource management, or digital cataloging tools.

Foundational Skills

• Communication & Service:
  Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and a proven commitment to a strong service orientation are required.

Essential Functions

• Institutional Alignment:
  Understand and actively support the mission of the community college.
• Technical Cataloging Proficiency:
  Possess expert knowledge of MARC records and RDA standards, and demonstrate high proficiency in performing original and copy-cataloging.
• Communication:
  Exhibit strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Daily Communication:
  Communicate effectively and consistently via telephone and email on a daily basis with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiently operate basic office equipment and effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required by operational needs.
• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • The role involves approximately 70% of time spent standing and walking (assisting patrons and re-shelving materials) and 30% sitting (data entry and materials processing).

Personal Interaction

Frequent and necessary personal contact is maintained with all levels of College personnel, faculty, students, the general public, and outside organizations regarding specific departmental duties and services.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision is exercised over designated work-study students.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Jackie Hanson (Learning Commons Library Coordinator) son .

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