Part-Time Library Technician

College of Central Florida•Ocala, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs paraprofessional library work in the library or Learning Commons. The role may support acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, interlibrary loan, reserves, or serials, and manages one function in the web-based library management system. The position supports the College of Central Florida's goal of providing a caring and exceptional learning environment and is expected to model its standards of being professional, responsive, informative, dependable, and engaged. The primary location is the Citrus Building 2-202 or Ocala Building 3 Learning Resources Centers. The employee works with the Ocala Library Director or the Manager of the Citrus Campus LRC on policies and procedures related to the assigned function. Work is performed inside a Library/Learning Commons environment.

Requirements

High school diploma.
One year of experience in a library, Learning Commons, or similar customer service-oriented environment.
Knowledge of computers and Windows applications.
Positive human relations skills and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with students, faculty, coworkers, and supervisor.
General knowledge of library practices.
Ability to work independently and with a supervisor in a changing environment, demonstrating initiative, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in written and oral communication.
Ability to understand the role of the Learning Resources Center and its relationship to the college and community.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend duty.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing by telephone and computer for extended periods.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer or other electronic device.
Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 40 pounds; walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, reach, bend, twist, and perform pushing and pulling for retrieval and shelving.
Ability to retrieve materials from heights of six to eight feet, using a library stool if necessary, and to access file cabinets.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopiers, microfilm and microfiche reader/printers, media equipment, laminator, and paper cutters.
Manual dexterity to handle book-processing materials and equipment, including adhesive labels, book covers, tape, and rubber stamps.
Physical strength to regularly use stairs, maneuver multishelf book carts weighing 300 pounds or more, and lift and move bundles and boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Acceptable eyesight and hearing, with or without correction or hearing aid.

Responsibilities

Manage one function in the web-based library management system.
Provide a high level of customer service to library patrons.
Perform technical and processing tasks associated with the assigned function.
Maintain, in collaboration with other library staff, the procedures manual for the assigned function.
Maintain lists and reports associated with the assigned function.
Search for and retrieve records in the library management system as required.
Communicate with faculty regarding materials associated with the assigned function.
Assist with shelf-reading projects.
Rotate at the Circulation Desk as needed.
Rotate on night and weekend duty as needed.
Assist in other library or Learning Commons areas during peak periods as needed.
Work with the Ocala Library Director or Manager of the Citrus Campus LRC to develop policies and procedures related to the assigned function.
Perform other job-related marginal duties as required.