Library Technician

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Library Technician to support librarians and information specialists. You will provide direct public service, process check-ins/outs, fines, and holds, and assist with serials and subscriptions using the library system and Datatel.

The role requires a high school diploma (bachelor's degree considered for experience) and a valid driver's license, with duties spanning collection maintenance, staff guidance, and interlibrary loan fulfillment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant library experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, supports librarians and information specialists in programs and operations.
• Provides technical support and direct public services including checkout, fines, holds, and notices.
• Maintains collections and directs staff in classifying materials and managing serials and subscriptions.

Skills

Public service

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Datatel system

Library software

Job description

Responsibilities of the Library Technician

Under direct supervision of the Head Librarian, performs tasks to support the work of librarians and information specialists, library programs and operations. Provides technical support and direct services to the public. Maintains a collection of books, journals, periodicals, electronic resources and documents and directs staff in classification of materials.

• Handles check-ins, check-outs, fines, overdue notices and places holds in library operating system and Datatel system according to consortium and college policies.
• Utilizes serials module in library operating system. Maintains control records, processing, shelving, and purging. Updates and maintains master hardcopy and electronic listing of subscription and non-subscription serials and posts to library portals.
• Receives and verifies PASCAL intrastate interlibrary loans. Fulfills on-and off-campus requests.

A high school diploma and relevant library experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience.

Must have a valid driver's license.