Library Technician - Library Technician (Unlimited, Full-time)

Metropolitan State University • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Minneapolis College is seeking a full-time, unlimited Library Technician. Responsibilities include but not limited to: provide circulation supervision functions. perform assigned technical and access services. train and oversee work study students. assist librarians in maintenance of library collections. maintain and develop access and technical services procedures. recommend new policies as warranted. Salary Range: Library Technician: $21.36 – $29.36 hourly / $44,600 – $61,972 annually.

Requirements

• 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 non-print library acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.
• Experience in operating 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.
• Demonstrate an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency.
• Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.
• Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Full or partial completion a Library Information Technology AA or AAS degree or Public Information & Technical Information certificates
• Experience working in a Library or Information Agency for at least 1 year
• Familiarity with ALEPH and OCLC
• Demonstrated experience working with and providing customer service to diverse populations

Responsibilities

• provide circulation supervision functions.
• perform assigned technical and access services.
• train and oversee work study students.
• assist librarians in maintenance of library collections.
• maintain and develop access and technical services procedures.
• recommend new policies as warranted.

Benefits

• Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a 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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
• We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees