Senior Library Technician - Programs & Community Outreach

City of Safford; Time; On-site; NOK 272,000 - 401,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Safford invites applications for a Senior Library Technician. This full-time position performs skilled and advanced duties in operating the library's programs and services, including cataloging, circulation, and online services support.

You will assist patrons, coordinate interlibrary loan, manage materials, and contribute to programming and community outreach while maintaining budgets and reporting for grants and funding.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cataloging rules and standards.
• Knowledge of basic research methods and record keeping.
• Skill in project organization.
• Skill in reviewing and preparing reports and records.
• Skill in monitoring the disbursement of funds.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Skill in operating ILS software.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in working with the public.
• Skill in public speaking and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Issues library cards, checks materials in and out, aids with use of library equipment.
• Assists patrons with information inquiries. Conducts internet and microfilm searches, locates reference material, and delivers information in person or electronically.
• Assists in managing and implementing online services for the library.
• Markets library services including maintaining content for the library newsletter, website, and social media.
• Works with local organizations to promote library services.
• Develops and implements library programming for the public.
• Contribute to reporting for grants and other sources of funding to maintain and expand services.
• Assists with training and providing direction to volunteers.
• Oversees the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program, including communicating with organizations for materials.
• Receives, catalogs, and processes materials. Researches, identifies and resolves problems with cataloged records and processed materials.
• Assists with maintenance of library collection, including ordering and weeding materials.
• Orders materials and tracks budget expenditures.
• Shelves materials and maintains shelves in appropriate order.
• Collects fines and payments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of cataloging rules

Basic research methods

Project organization

Reporting and records

Verbal and written communication

Public interaction

Public speaking

Establishing relationships

Working with the public

Operating a computer

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

High School diploma or GED

Two years public library experience

Two years customer service experience

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

Job description

City of Safford invites applications for a Senior Library Technician. This full-time position performs skilled and advanced duties in operating the library's programs and services, including cataloging, circulation, and online services support.

You will assist patrons, coordinate interlibrary loan, manage materials, and contribute to programming and community outreach while maintaining budgets and reporting for grants and funding.