Library Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Library Technician to assist librarians by helping readers in using catalogs and databases, maintaining library equipment, and compiling records related to circulation and materials. The ideal candidate must possess strong reading comprehension, active listening, and service orientation skills. Candidates should be able to effectively convey information and demonstrate critical thinking abilities. This role is critical in ensuring smooth library operations and assisting patrons effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist librarians by helping readers in using catalogs and databases.
• Maintain and troubleshoot library equipment.
• Compile and maintain records relating to circulation and materials.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Coordination

Job description

Library Technician

What is a Library Technician? Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

A Day in the Life of a Library Technician

• Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
• Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
• Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
• Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library’s computer.
• Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
• Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

Things a Library Technician Should Know How to Do

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.