Part-Time Library Technician

Lane Community College • Eugene, OR

410d • $37,045 - $54,330

About The Position

The Part-Time Library Technician supports the delivery of essential library services to students, faculty, and staff by managing circulation and access services, maintaining library records, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily tasks. This role is vital in fostering access to library resources, promoting user engagement, and upholding institutional goals through collaborative efforts and customer service. The technician performs routine tasks under close supervision, focusing on circulation and access services, and works collaboratively with the Library's Access Services Coordinator.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of post-secondary education with course work in liberal arts, library science, archives or a related field is required.
• One (1) year of library technical services experience is required, including responsibility for cataloging, acquisitions or archives and records management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a library setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine check-out/check-in operations for various types of materials (books, audiovisual items, equipment, etc.)
• Manage library account creation and maintenance for students, faculty, and staff.
• Process and track overdue items, including sending notices and calculating fines.
• Handle basic troubleshooting of circulation-related technology (e.g., self-checkout machines, security gates).
• Assist patrons with accessing electronic resources and navigating the library catalog.
• Explain library policies and procedures to patrons, including loan periods, renewals, and fines.
• Process and maintain course reserves materials, including working with faculty to ensure timely availability.
• Use databases to obtain or verify basic information about library materials.
• Barcode, label, and security-tape materials as part of basic processing.
• Perform simple material repairs and prepare items for shelving.
• Perform routine photocopying or scanning of materials.
• Receive, sort, and deliver incoming mail and shipments; package items for shipping.
• Assist with basic interlibrary loan transactions.
• Shelve books and participate in stack maintenance, including shelf-reading.
• Assist with basic processing of new materials (e.g., applying labels, security tags).
• Perform basic processing related to fines and fees.
• Contribute to the implementation of Access Services initiatives as directed by the Access Services Coordinator.
• Assist with library opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor and maintain public spaces, including study areas and group study rooms.
• Collect and record basic usage statistics for circulation services.
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.

Benefits

• Part-Time Benefits may be available for qualified employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed