Library Tech PT

City of Frisco•Frisco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Technical Services Manager, this position assists in providing administrative, technical, and customer assistance to Librarians and Library patrons. The role involves a variety of tasks related to library operations, including circulation, material processing, patron assistance, and general office duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of library shelving procedures.
Knowledge of customer service methods and techniques.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Skill in assisting with circulation desk activities including shelving and retrieving books.
Skill in effective oral and written communications.
Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
Skill in sorting, evaluating, and repairing library books, materials, and equipment.
Skill in database entry, retrieval, and research.
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Six (6) months clerical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, MVR and background check and/or post-offer physical agility exam.
Must possess valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Assists Library patrons at the circulation desk with book returns and checkouts, payment of fines, and completing Library card application and hold request forms.
Collects payments for Library book sales.
Empties book drop and book collection areas, returns books to available status using the catalogue system, and shelves Library materials according to established procedures.
Inspects returned books for damage, and makes minor repairs to book covers, spines, and labels.
Organizes books into their Dewey number and files them properly.
Processes new and donated books by bar-coding, stamping, dating, laminating, covering, typing, and affixing spine labels.
Repairs, cleans, and evaluates the condition of books and removes damaged books and materials from general circulation.
Assists with mailing overdue notices.
Maintains the order and cleanliness of Library areas and holdings.
Prepares orders for replenishing library office supplies and submits them to the Technical Services and Library Finance Administrator.
Receives library materials.
Sorts donated books for Collection Development staff to view and to include in the Annual Book Sale.
Opens and prepares Library common areas, computers, office equipment, and other search tools.
Logs database statistics of patrons, reference questions, and Library usage statistics.
Receives and logs interlibrary loans, and notifies patrons of the arrival of requested materials.
Counts monies received for damaged books, overdue fines, and copy charges and completes revenue deposit forms.
Logs incoming mail, sorts and distributes it to appropriate personnel, and delivers outgoing mail to City Hall for postage and the post office for delivery.
Travels to City Hall, Post Office, and to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours.