Library Technician Senior

Douglas County (NV); Minden (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Public Library is seeking a Senior Library Technician to support youth services, technology education, and routine library operations. The role emphasizes customer service, program assistance, and collaboration with staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include circulation, cataloging, outreach, IT support, training volunteers, and assisting with databases and interlibrary loan tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3 years of library operations experience.
• Experience in circulation, cataloging, materials processing or public assistance preferred.
• Ability to work with staff and volunteers to deliver library services.

Responsibilities

• Provide circulation services including check in/out, holds, fines, and patron account help.
• Assist with youth programs, outreach, and library tours.
• Lead technology education programs and assist with IT tasks.
• Train and supervise volunteers; perform general office duties.
• Assist in acquisitions, cataloging, ILL tasks, and collection maintenance.
• Provide reference services and guidance on databases and catalogs.

Skills

Customer service

Technical support

Circulation services

Cataloging

Interlibrary Loan

Public outreach

Technology assistance

Volunteer supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Library software systems

Microsoft Office

Bookmobile operation

Job description

Join a team dedicated to providing a comprehensive collection of library materials, services, and programs to meet the informational, educational, recreational, and cultural needs of all residents and visitors of Douglas County. Responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of various library events, services, and activities, the Library Technician Senior plays a key role in meeting the needs of library patrons and supporting library operations while providing superior customer service. The right individual for the role will be a team player with a passion for serving the public and a dedication to ensuring that patrons encounter a welcoming environment within this vital community resource.

Primary Objectives

Performs intermediate work providing direction for the youth services department and support for the related youth services librarian. Providing customer service and technical support to patrons at the Douglas County Public Library; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random or pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Supervision Exercised

None

1. Provides circulation services to patrons including checking materials in and out, sorting books for shelving, discussing library card accounts with patrons, collecting fees, and contacting patrons regarding materials on hold, and/or resolution of problems with patron accounts.
2. Works with professional staff to plan and implement programs for patrons.
3. Assists with outreach, fund raising, library tours, exhibits and special events
4. Oversees specific services such as Homebound Services, Publicity, or Book Sale,
5. Assists librarians with programs for all ages.
6. Performs general office duties such as sorting mail, creating claims, preparing outgoing mail, receiving and accounting for fees, fines, and other monies, and maintaining files.
7. Performs specific tasks related to systems, network, hardware, and software. Leads technology education programs as part of the Library’s Technology Team.
8. Provides assistance with network and computer services to include installation; troubleshooting; maintenance; network monitoring; instruction to staff, volunteers and patrons in the use of computers, software, mobile devices, and other electronic equipment.
9. Composes and distributes information for news releases that promote library programs and functions. Designs promotional graphics for use in flyers, brochures, and on social media.
10. Designs, creates, and maintains the library website.
11. Provides input into collection development, including selection and de-selection of materials.
12. Assists in Technical Service with routine to more complex various tasks related to acquisitions, receiving, cataloguing, collection maintenance, periodical maintenance, Interlibrary Loan, maintenance and update of patron database.
13. Provides reference services to patrons; provides instruction and assistance to patrons on the use of library computers, equipment, and the use of the library databases and catalog.
14. Trains and supervises volunteers to assist in providing services/programs.
15. Carries out and explains library services, activities, and regulations.
16. Performs a variety of general support duties such as shelving, organizing collections. Includes accurate handling of petty cash, depositing monies with the County, and receipting transactions.
17. Catalogs new materials, updates catalog records, and locates/builds classification numbers.
18. Assists supervisors with training, collection development/maintenance, cataloging, information technology operations, interlibrary loan tasks, library programs, and volunteer supervision.
19. Drives library vehicles, including the bookmobile, to specified locations as assigned.
20. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
21. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience supporting library operations, including circulation services, cataloging, materials processing, technical support or public assistance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands; frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, kneeling or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions; occasionally requires pushing or pulling.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).

Acknowledgements

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
4. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.