Library Technician

Education Affiliates•New York, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Library Technician in a medium-sized career college. The Library Technician assists the LRC Manager in helping faculty, staff, and students in the use of Learning Resource Center resources and equipment, and performs routine clerical duties related to the operation of the LRC. Frequently works unsupervised and is expected to solve problems independently. This employee provides information services and circulation services to students and faculty using print and electronic sources.

Requirements

A bachelor degree is required
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Proven problem-solving ability
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
Proactive, willing to ask questions and accept constructive criticisms
Ability to communicate clearly in both speaking and writing
Ability to maintain professional attitude
Physical mobility to perform light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, and sitting at a desk.
Keyboard skills
Ability to read printed and on-screen information
Ability to answer the telephone

Nice To Haves

Successful experience working in library systems or a combination of other educational programs and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, an MLIS program
Ability to use electronic databases
Familiarity with online healthcare journal databases

Responsibilities

Performs tasks assigned by the LRC Manager
Abides by and enforces the policies and procedures of the LRC and the college
Maintains good relations with the students and other staff, individually and in general
Works as a team with the LRC Manager and work-study student workers
Informs the LRC Manager of any ongoing events or issues that require attention
Assists students and faculty in the location of print and non-print resources
Assists in maintaining student LRC check-in records to assess student usage of the LRC
Answers basic research questions
Assists students and faculty with minor computer troubleshooting
Performs circulation duties
Logs in journals
Handles routine problems under the guidance of a supervisor
Keeps supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns
Assists in identifying weaknesses in the print collection
Conducts library orientations for new students and faculty
Attends pertinent meetings or training courses and undertakes special training activities as directed
Monitors student use of the library
Maintains supply of instructional handouts
Shelves print and audiovisual materials
Shelves read the print collection
Assists the LRC Manager in processing and maintaining library collections
Assists in maintaining the appearance of the LRC
Assists in training LRC work-study student assistants
Maintains paper supply in LRC printers
Assists in the cataloging of print materials
Maintains active communications with the LRC Manager, including maintenance of work documentation (may include work journal or wiki)
Other duties as assigned
Regular and reliable attendance