Library Technician-Technical Services

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University is seeking an on-campus Library Technical Services Assistant to support the department's workflows from receipt to ready-for-use materials. The role includes copy cataloging, processing new materials, and assisting with reference shifts for students, staff, and the public.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and may benefit from Spanish language skills. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to work evenings/weekends, and familiarity with MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Experience with Integrated Library System(s), especially WMS, knowledge of bibliographic records and copy cataloging in a library setting is a plus.
• Knowledge of RDA and MARC 21 standards is desired.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform copy cataloging of library materials according to standards (RDA, MARC 21) and local conventions.
• Process new materials for public use.
• Assist with collection maintenance, including deletions, inventories.
• Provide high-quality reference service to students, staff and public patrons, including digital and physical resources.
• Monitor student assistants in the Technical Services Department; maintain department statistics and documentation.
• Perform repairs on damaged library materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication with diverse populations

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

This position provides support for the Library’s Technical Services operations, adhering to department processes and standards. Responsible for ensuring that physical library materials progress efficiently through the department workflow from receipt until they are ready for patron use.

Duties

• Under the direction of the Technical Services Librarian, performs copy cataloging of library materials according to library industry standards ( RDA , MARC 21) and local cataloging conventions. Uses parameters set out by the library’s Collection Management Plan and department documentation to make decisions that are consistent with prior cataloging and that prioritize the accessibility of library resources.
• Processes new materials for public use.
• Assists with collection maintenance, including processing items for deletion, monitoring timebound collections, regular collection inventories.
• Regularly participates in reference shifts. This includes providing high-quality reference service to student, staff and public patrons using a wide variety of resources including print materials, library databases, primary sources and government documents. Employee must be able to show patrons how to use digital and physical library resources in addition to being proficient in using the resources themselves. Includes some weekend and evening shifts.
• Monitors student assistant work in the Tech Services Department.
• Maintain department statistics and documentation.
• Performs repairs on damaged library materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Background

Bachelor’s degree required; Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge

a. Keen attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining concentration, accuracy, and quality outcomes.

b. Ability to shift between tasks, prioritize competing activities and long-term projects, and manage multiple deadlines.

c. Solid knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office applications.

d. Ability to interact effectively with patrons from diverse educational, economic, social, and demographic backgrounds.

e. Sensitivity to cultural differences within the University and community.

f. Preferred: Experience using Integrated Library System(s), especially WMS ; knowledge of library technical services processes; familiarity with bibliographic records and copy cataloging in a library setting.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

a. Normal library environment with potential exposure to dust.

b. Includes evening and weekend hours.

c. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

d. Must have the ability to push / pull loaded book carts, shelve library materials on high and low shelves, perform repetitive tasks such as shifting books in the stacks and processing library materials

e. Ability to compose correspondence and reports and remain in a sedentary position for prolonged periods of time.

f. Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources.

g. Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals.

Other Requirements

a. Requires a valid driver’s license

b. Required to complete Defensive Driving Course within 6 months. (If applicable to the role)

Location

Location Silver City-On Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range $43,888

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Supplemental Questions

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• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD