Senior Library Programs & Tech Specialist

Douglas County, NV; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Public Library seeks a Library Technician Senior to support patron services, circulation, and technical operations. The role involves assisting with programs, outreach, and special events while ensuring a welcoming public space.

You will coordinate youth services, manage cataloging tasks, and provide customer-focused assistance. The position includes driving library vehicles and contributing to technology education initiatives within the library.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Work with professional staff to plan and implement programs for patrons.
• Assist with outreach, fund raising, library tours, exhibits and special events.
• Oversee specific services such as Homebound Services, Publicity, or Book Sale.
• Assist librarians with programs for all ages.
• Perform general office duties such as sorting mail, creating claims, preparing outgoing mail, receiving and accounting for fees, fines, and other monies, and maintaining files.
• Performs specific tasks related to systems, network, hardware, and software. Leads technology education programs as part of the Library’s Technology Team.
• 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.
• 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.
• Designs, creates, and maintains the library website.
• Provides input into collection development, including selection and de-selection of materials.
• 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.
• 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.
• Trains and supervises volunteers to assist in providing services/programs.
• Carries out and explains library services, activities, and regulations.
• 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.
• Catalogs new materials, updates catalog records, and locates/builds classification numbers.
• Assists supervisors with training, collection development/maintenance, cataloging, information technology operations, interlibrary loan tasks, library programs, and volunteer supervision.
• Drives library vehicles, including the bookmobile, to specified locations as assigned.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Technical troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Communication

Instruction

Volunteer supervision

Public outreach

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Library cataloging software

Library databases

Job description

Douglas County Public Library seeks a Library Technician Senior to support patron services, circulation, and technical operations. The role involves assisting with programs, outreach, and special events while ensuring a welcoming public space.

You will coordinate youth services, manage cataloging tasks, and provide customer-focused assistance. The position includes driving library vehicles and contributing to technology education initiatives within the library.