Library Technician Senior

Douglas County•Library - Minden, NV

About The Position

The Library Technician Senior provides direction for the youth services department and support to the related youth services librarian while providing customer service and technical support to patrons at the Douglas County Public Library. The position supports library operations and helps plan and implement library events, services, and activities to meet the informational, educational, recreational, and cultural needs of residents and visitors. The role requires a public-service orientation and a commitment to providing a welcoming environment. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random or pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. No supervision is exercised. The position provides circulation, reference, technical, cataloging, and general library support services; assists with programs and outreach; and may oversee assigned services. Duties include training volunteers, supporting library technology and communications, maintaining the website and promotional materials, and driving library vehicles, including the bookmobile, to assigned locations. Work is generally performed in a quiet library or office setting, with occasional outdoor exposure. Continued employment depends on maintaining required licenses and certificates in active status and successful completion of background screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience supporting library operations, including circulation services, cataloging, materials processing, technical support, or public assistance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Maintain all required licenses and certificates in active status without suspension or revocation.
Successfully complete background screening.
Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory demands, including occasional lifting or exertion of up to 10 pounds; regular speaking or hearing and hand use; and frequent standing, walking, sitting, kneeling or crawling, reaching, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Provide circulation services, including checking materials in and out, sorting materials, assisting with library card accounts, collecting fees, and contacting patrons about holds or account issues.
Work with professional staff to plan and implement programs for patrons, and assist librarians with programs for all ages.
Assist with outreach, fundraising, library tours, exhibits, and special events.
Oversee assigned services such as Homebound Services, publicity, or the book sale.
Perform general office duties, including sorting and preparing mail, creating claims, accounting for fees and other monies, and maintaining files.
Perform tasks related to library systems, networks, hardware, and software; assist with installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and network monitoring.
Lead technology education programs and instruct staff, volunteers, and patrons in the use of computers, software, mobile devices, and other electronic equipment.
Compose and distribute news releases promoting library programs and functions; design promotional graphics for print and social media.
Design, create, and maintain the library website.
Provide input into collection development, including selection and de-selection of materials.
Assist with acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, collection and periodical maintenance, interlibrary loan, and patron database updates.
Provide reference services and instruct patrons in the use of library computers, equipment, databases, and catalog.
Train and supervise volunteers who assist with library services and programs.
Explain library services, activities, and regulations; shelve and organize collections.
Handle petty cash, deposit money with the County, and receipt transactions accurately.
Catalog new materials, update catalog records, and locate or build classification numbers.
Assist supervisors with training, collection development and maintenance, cataloging, information technology operations, interlibrary loan tasks, library programs, and volunteer supervision.
Drive library vehicles, including the bookmobile, to assigned locations.
Represent the County with dignity, integrity, and cooperation, and contribute to team or work-unit goals and activities.