Library Technician 3 - TMCC Library

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Free parking on TMCC campuses

PERS retirement benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) in Reno, NV, is seeking a Librarian Technician 3 to lead library operations, supervise staff, and provide technical expertise to support daily services.

The role reports to the Associate Dean of the Learning Commons and engages in data and assessment, budget administration, collection management, and Alma ILS administration to enhance student success and service quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years library experience, or Nevada Library Technician II.
• Equivalent education/experience as described may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise library technicians and student employees.
• Coordinate staffing and daily library operations.
• Develop training materials and procedures.
• Analyze library data and prepare reports.
• Administer the Alma ILS and collection management.
• Support budget planning and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners.
• Support strategic planning and assessment initiatives.

Skills

Supervision

Data analysis

Customer service

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 4 years library experience

Nevada Library Technician II experience

Tools

Alma ILS

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada, is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month/year-round, Librarian Technician 3. The Library Technician 3 serves as the senior classified operational leader for the TMCC Library, providing supervision, coordination, and technical expertise to support daily library operations. Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Learning Commons, this position supervises library technicians and student employees while providing leadership in library operations, data and assessment, budget administration, collection management, and integrated library system (ILS) administration. This position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient library operations, maintaining high-quality customer service, supporting strategic planning and assessment initiatives, and implementing operational improvements that enhance student success.

Essential Duties

Supervision and Operations

• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate library technicians and student employees.
• Coordinate staffing, workflows, and daily library operations.
• Develop training materials and operational procedures.
• Recommend and implement workflow improvements.

Data and Assessment

• Collect, analyze, and report library statistics.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning.
• Monitor key performance indicators and prepare annual library reports.

Budget Administration

• Manage library budgets, purchasing, and financial records.
• Process invoices, contracts, subscriptions, and procurement activities.
• Assist with budget planning and expenditure monitoring.

Collection and ILS Management

• Administer the Alma Integrated Library System.
• Coordinate acquisitions, catalog maintenance, and collection management.
• Support implementation of new library technologies and vendor relationships.

Institutional Support

• Participate on committees and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four (4) years of experience in a library or other cultural heritage institution, including two (2) years of technical level experience performing duties such as copy cataloging, acquisitions, electronic resource management; and/or organizing, curating and accessing government publications; OR One (1) year of experience as a Library Technician II in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic library.
• Experience with library assessment and accreditation reporting.
• Experience managing budgets and purchasing.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, and other business intelligence software such as Workday.
• Experience implementing workflow improvements.
• Experience managing library technology projects.
• Experience with vendor contract management.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation

Grade Grade 31 (Step 1, $26.59/hr)
In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code. To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary Schedule, PP01CBA Units C and L or PP02 CBA Units C and L. For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator.

Perks of PERS

• Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Health Insurance 19.25% retirement match in PERS.
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits.
• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
• No State income tax.
• All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.

Classified Grant-in-Aid

TMCC encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education Institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.

Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program

The College offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 53%). The Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program may be used for undergraduate courses through TMCC.

Exempt

No Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Posting Close Date Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement. This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior. All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

About Truckee Meadows Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive educational institution located in Reno, Nevada and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. The College serves nearly 20,000 students each year in credit and non-credit programs at four educational sites and more than 20 community locations. A vital leader in the New Nevada’s growing economy, TMCC is located near the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in an environment rich with a thriving arts, culture, food scene, abundant outdoor activities, and a family-friendly local community. It is only a 3.5 hour drive to San Francisco, CA, a 40-minute drive to Lake Tahoe, and within easy driving distance of four national parks (Great Basin, Yosemite, Lassen, and Death Valley). For more information, please go to www.tmcc.edu or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu.

EEO/Title IX

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Truckee Meadows Community College, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). TMCC's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Kim Studebaker, Title IX Coordinator, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, NV 89512, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

Information pertaining to the TMCC grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found here. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at TMCC's Annual Security Report. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.