Library Technician

Delaware Technical Community College; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College is seeking a Library Technician for a part-time role with two evenings per week and occasional daytime hours. The incumbent will support patrons and library services, focusing on circulation and materials location.

The position pays $16.23 per hour, is non-exempt, and reports to a technical supervisor. Responsibilities include assisting with catalog use, shelving, and basic repairs while ensuring access to books, AV materials, and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years relevant library experience.
• Experience with circulation, shelving and assisting patrons.
• Ability to operate library computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Manning the circulation desk and recording incoming/outgoing materials.
• Assist patrons with catalog searches and locating materials.
• Maintain reserve collections and shelve materials.
• Operate and troubleshoot office equipment.
• Assist with ordering non-catalogued materials.

Skills

Public contact skills

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Library catalog system

Office equipment

Job description

This is a part-time position which includes 2 evenings a week and occasional daytime hours.

Salary $16.23

Classification Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Library Technician

Job Code

Job Code 4018 (FT), 4518 (PT)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade B/C 07

Position Type

Position Type Part-Time

Summary Statement

An incumbent is responsible for assisting library patrons and for support services for the library.

Nature and Scope

A class incumbent typically reports to a technical supervisor and may supervise support staff. An incumbent staffs the circulation function of the library and participates in the acquisition process. A significant aspect of the work is providing assistance to library patrons in locating materials, books, periodicals as well as audio/visual materials and equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Performs the circulation duties of the library including manning the desk and recording incoming and outgoing materials such as books, periodicals, audio/visual items and equipment.
2. Assists library patrons in use of the library catalog and location of material in library and refers reference questions to the librarian. Maintains the order of all public use collections.
3. Maintains the reserve collections, shelves materials, and tracks interlibrary loan materials. May also repair books and audio/visual items and equipment.
4. Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, etc.).
5. Participates in the selection and ordering process for non-catalogued materials.
6. Assists with maintaining electronic cash register for fines and lost book collection.
7. Supervises, trains and evaluates performance of staff as assigned.
8. Performs administrative support for supervisor.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation of library program.
• Knowledge of technical library practices and procedures governing the circulation, maintenance and location of library materials.
• Knowledge of public contact skills employed in providing library services.
• Knowledge of computer systems utilized by the library.
• Skill in locating and processing library materials.
• Ability to effectively serve a wide variety of patrons.
• Ability to elicit information to determine patron needs.
• Ability to operate computer equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Basic keyboarding and filing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED , and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

Posting Number

Posting Number REG5155PO

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/14/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 08/11/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• First Letter of Reference
• Second Letter of Reference

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Multi Media

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