Library Technician – Mpls Community & Technical College

Job Title: Library Technician
Job ID: 19580
Location: Minneapolis
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Job Details
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 01/16/2018
Closing Date: 01/23/2018
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State / Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Division/Unit: Library Operations
Appointment Type: Unlimited
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift – Mon – Thur 1:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Days of Work: Monday – Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $16.62 – $ 23.09/hourly; $34,703 – $ 48,212/annually
Job Class Option:
Classified Status: Classified
Re-Posting: No
Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

Job Summary
The main purposes of this position are: to provide circulation supervision functions; perform assigned technical and access services; train and oversee work study students; assist librarian(s) in maintenance of library collections; and to maintain and develop access and technical services procedures, and recommend new policies as warranted.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of library classification system(s) and standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in locating materials and conducting research.
• Apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems sufficient to create tracking for new print and non-print library acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.
• Operate personal computers, use various software and web-based applications, and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog information, word-process documents, complete forms and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied educational levels and backgrounds; to train, direct and evaluate work of student clerical staff; and to assist the professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to library policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates an effort to improve cultural competence and actively takes steps to include diversity training in professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Full or partial completion a Library Information Technology AA or AAS degree or Public Information & Technical Information certificates
• Experience working in a Library or Information Agency for at least 1 year
• Success managing and/or supervising others
• Familiarity with ALEPH and OCLC
• Demonstrated experience working with and providing customer service to diverse populations
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

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