Library Technician

University of Arkansas System

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), a campus of the University of Arkansas System, is seeking a Library Technician. This position is located in southeastern Arkansas and is part of a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution that also offers selected master’s degree programs. The Library Technician will assist with various library operations, including mail processing, record updates, customer service, and subscription management.

Requirements

High School or equivalent.
Familiarity with MS Office.
Familiarity with word processing.
Familiarity with spreadsheets.
Attention to detail.
Willingness to learn in a changing environment.
Ability to interpret and apply library policies.
Ability to stand for periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to move book carts.
Ability to stoop, bend, and reach.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Assists with receiving and processing mail, including journals, magazines, and newspapers.
Updates the holding records in the ILS.
Provides customer service.
Maintains computer records.
Monitors subscription schedules and contacts vendors or publishers to request missing/damaged/delayed issues.
Prepares completed volumes of print periodicals for commercial binding or routes them for preservation/repair.
Performs other duties as assigned.