Library Technician

Pierce County Library • Tacoma, WA

3d • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Library Technician performs routine clerical and technical library functions, processes library materials, assists with maintaining assigned collections, enters data, and prepares program materials. The role provides customer-focused service and helps ensure library materials are accurately processed, organized, distributed, and available to customers and branches. The position is in the Collection Management department and is represented and non-exempt.

The technician handles books and audiovisual materials, enters item information in the Polaris System, prepares and distributes materials and deliveries, checks in and shelves items, maintains shelves, fills customer holds, unloads book drops, reviews items for weeding, and assists with cleaning materials. The position also supports library programming and prepares and maintains Book Club kits for monthly distribution to branches.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule is subject to change, and the employee must be able to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule and adapt to short-notice changes. Work takes place in an office and library environment, with public contact and occasional handling of materials and loaded carts. The position reports to an assigned supervisor, depending on the work department, and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of public library or general office experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Depending on the area of assignment, a valid Washington State driver's license may be required.
• Must pass a criminal background screening before hire.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule and adapt to schedule changes on short notice.
• Knowledge of public library operations and services, circulation processes and procedures, and collection maintenance principles.
• Ability to perform routine clerical and technical library functions; assist with timely processing of library materials; receive, unpack, sort, and distribute materials; perform data entry and maintain accurate materials records; and participate in specialized duties.
• Ability to use basic electronic record creation and storage, basic office equipment, keyboard and alphanumeric data entry, basic Windows-based PC functions, printing, basic web functions and applications, and basic technical instructions.
• Ability to lift or push library materials and other objects weighing up to 30–35 pounds; may lift or push 50–100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and walk, bend, reach, and push or pull loaded carts.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills, such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with an Integrated Library System, inventory system, or data management system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Process books, audiovisual items, and other library materials, including attaching property stamps, labels, and book jackets.
• Enter materials information into the Polaris System, including barcodes, item destinations, collection codes, and call numbers; reassign items to other library branches under the guidance of Collection Management librarians.
• Prepare, receive, unpack, sort, and distribute assigned library materials, mail, and deliveries; check shipping documents for accuracy; operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Check in and shelve library materials; organize, maintain, and read shelves; locate items and fill customer hold requests; unload assigned book drops.
• Review library items for weeding and assist with cleaning library materials.
• Assist in preparing, assembling, and distributing library programming materials such as flyers, brochures, booklets, and activity sheets.
• Prepare and maintain Book Club kits for monthly distribution to branches.
• Maintain punctuality and regular, consistent attendance.
• Bring concerns regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to Library Management.
• Accurately communicate Library policies to members of the public and positively reflect the Library's mission, vision, and values.
• Perform other specialized duties related to the area of assignment as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Compensation includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum of the pay grade range.
• Overtime eligibility applies to positions classified as FLSA non-exempt.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED