Library Technicians Part-Time

Belchertown Police Dept; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clapp Memorial Library is seeking two part-time Library Technicians to assist with customer service and daily circulations tasks. Each position works about 12 hours per week and involves checking materials in/out, assisting patrons, and processing holds and notices.

Ideal candidates have high school education (or equivalent) with library exposure and strong communication skills. Training and support will be provided; applicants should be ready to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School education; two years of college work; library experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation desk tasks: check in/out, renewals, and posting notices.
• Assist patrons with computers, catalogs, and reference sources; aid in locating information.
• Explain holds, interlibrary loans, and purchase requests; help with placing holds.
• In the absence of a supervisor, assist library pages and volunteers as needed.
• Shelve materials and keep the collection orderly; assist with opening/closing procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Office Equipment Operation

Public Interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of college coursework

Job description

Library Technicians Part‑Time

The Clapp Memorial Library is looking to fill two part‑time Library Technician positions. Library Technicians play a key role in providing customer service to our patrons and assisting with the daily operations of the circulation department. Each part‑time position will work about 12 hours per week.

Essential Duties

• Performs all circulation desk tasks including checking in, checking out, and renewing library materials; registering new borrowers and updating patron records; reviewing patron accounts for unpaid bills and taking appropriate action; collecting payments for billed items; and preparing and posting monthly overdue and billing notices.
• Aids patrons in use of computers, computer programs, photocopier, and other library equipment; provides assistance in locating information via all reference sources available at the library; assists patrons in the use of the online catalog and selection of materials.
• Explains procedures for reserves, interlibrary loans, and purchase requests. Assists patrons with placing holds on requested items. Searches for requested and reserved materials in computer catalog and on shelves.
• In the absence of the Circulation and Reference Librarian, provides assistance to library pages and volunteers as needed.
• Shelves library materials; maintains collection in proper order; assists with special projects.
• Prepares library for opening to the public in the morning; closes library at the end of the business day.
• Empties book drop and processes incoming and outgoing circulating materials.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.

Minimum Qualifications

High School education; two years of college work; previous library experience required; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner and maintain professional demeanor and composure at a busy public service desk. Ability to follow instructions and complete projects with minimal supervision. Previous experience at a library circulation desk strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; operate objects, tools, or controls; pick up paper, files and other common office objects. Ability to view computer screens and work with details for extended periods of time. May move objects weighing up to 35 pounds. Must be able to communicate.

These are non-benefitted positions with a starting wage of $26.30 per hour.

Scheduled shifts will include some combination of the following: Mondays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and Fridays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., along with at least one Saturday per month from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.