Part-Time: Library Technician

Aims Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Gym access for employee & guest

Aims Discount program

Free parking on all campuses

PERA employer benefits

Retirement programs

Job summary

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care.

The Part-Time: Library Technician provides customer service to library users, including general circulation assistance, planning and preparation of reserve materials, interlibrary loans, and account management at the Kiefer Library Circulation Desk, in the Greeley Learning Commons.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, and familiar with Windows Operating Software.
• Experience in Google Workspace.
• Experience with spreadsheets, such as Excel, Smartsheet, or Google Sheets.
• Experience with communication platforms such as Slack, Zoom, or other virtual meeting software.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks or requests while handling numerous interruptions.
• Expertise using basic office equipment and productivity software; ability to learn how to use new software and equipment required for specific job assignment.
• Strong communication skills, and function well independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with experience in data management.
• Ability to handle confidential tasks and materials with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to library users, including check-out/check-in of items and managing users' account records.
• Communication with Aims students, staff, and faculty in a clear, proactive, and positive manner.
• Provide basic technology assistance to patrons (i.e. check out laptops, hotpots, and other electronic equipment; troubleshoot common software and hardware issues).
• Work with the library team to perform library related duties, such as fulfilling interlibrary loan requests, processing library materials, such as books, textbooks, DVDs, and periodicals.
• Sending billing notices, managing inventory, displays, and shelving.
• Assistance with programming and events in the Learning Commons.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Spreadsheets

Slack/Zoom

Communication skills

Data management

Confidential tasks

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

Tools

Integrated Library System

Archiving software

Label makers

Job description

Minimum Hourly Rate: $19.26

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The Part-Time: Library Technician provides customer service to library users, including general circulation assistance, planning and preparation of reserve materials, interlibrary loans, and account management at the Kiefer Library Circulation Desk, in the Greeley Learning Commons. The Library Technician performs other library services-related duties as assigned by the Librarians.

Job Duties:

Library Customer Service & Circulation Tasks:

• Provide customer service to library users, including assisting with check-out/check-in of items and managing users' account records.
• Communication with Aims students, staff, and faculty in a clear, proactive, and positive manner.
• Provide basic technology assistance to patrons (i.e. check out laptops, hotpots, and other electronic equipment; troubleshoot common software and hardware issues)
• Work with the library team to perform library related duties, such as fulfilling interlibrary loan requests, processing library materials, such as books, textbooks, DVDs, and periodicals.
• Sending billing notices, managing inventory, displays, and shelving.
• Assistance with programming and events in the Learning Commons.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, and familiar with Windows Operating Software.
• Experience in Google Workspace.
• Experience with spreadsheets, such as Excel, Smartsheet, or Google Sheets.
• Experience with communication platforms such as Slack, Zoom, or other virtual meeting software.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks or requests while handling numerous interruptions.
• Expertise using basic office equipment and productivity software; ability to learn how to use new software and equipment required for specific job assignment.
• Strong communication skills, and function well independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with experience in data management.
• Ability to handle confidential tasks and materials with discretion.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Library work experience, including experience working with Integrated Library System, archiving software, large-format scanners, document cameras, label makers, and other library-related hardware and software.
• Community College or higher education work experience.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of transcripts

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.