Library Technician

$21 - $30/Yr

Minnesota State - White Bear Lake, MN

Full-time

Remote - White Bear Lake, MN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Staff the Circulation Desk
• Maintain the internal library spreadsheet to support the management of library expenditures
• Enter and maintain library expenditure data in the library management system

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents