Senior Library Technician (Full-Time)

City of Safford; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Safford is seeking a Library Technician to support the operation of library programs and services. The role involves assisting the public, managing materials, and promoting digital resources.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, plus library and customer service experience. The incumbent will work under supervision to sustain program quality and community access to information.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Two years public library work experience.
• Two years’ customer service experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Issues library cards, checks materials in and out, assists with library equipment.
• Assists patrons with information inquiries and conducts research as needed.
• Manages online services for the library and maintains digital content.
• Markets library services through newsletters, website, and social media.
• Oversees budgeting, cataloging, and interlibrary loan activities.

Skills

Cataloging knowledge

Research methods

Report writing

Public speaking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

2+ years public library experience

2+ years customer service experience

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Personal computer

Job description

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ORGANIZATION AND AREA INFORMATION:Nestled in the central part of southeastern Arizona’s Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a thriving rural Arizona City. With a population of just over ten thousand, it is the largest municipality in Graham County. Incorporated as a town in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford has become the major hub for southeastern Arizona. The City of Safford as an organization has multiple different departments and over 230 staff members including full time employees, seasonal employees, volunteer firefighters and councilmembers to staff all the different positions at the City. The City also provides all utilities for its residents and other residents in surrounding areas. In addition to the major utilities of gas, water, electric, sewer, and sanitation, the City has a landfill and airport that service the county.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs skilled and advanced duties in the operation of the library's programs and services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS: It is distinguished by the next lower-level class by having the responsibility of technical and complex library duties. This position reports to the Assistant Library Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Issues library cards, checks materials in and out, aids with use of library equipment
• Assists patrons with information inquiries. Conducts internet and microfilm searches, locates reference material, and delivers information in person or electronically
• Assists in managing and implementing online services for the library.
• Markets library services including maintaining content for the library newsletter, website, and social media.
• Works with local organizations to promote library services
• Develops and implements library programming for the public
• Contribute to reporting for grants and other sources of funding to maintain and expand services
• Assists with training and providing direction to volunteers
• Oversees the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program, including communicating with organizations for materials
• Receives, catalogs, and processes materials. Researches, identifies and resolves problems with cataloged records and processed materials.
• Assists with maintenance of library collection, including ordering and weeding materials
• Orders materials and tracks budget expenditures
• Shelves materials and maintains shelves in appropriate order
• Collects fines and payments
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years of public library work experience.
• Two (2) years' customer service experience
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of cataloging rules and standards and alpha and numeric filing systems.
• Knowledge of basic research methods and record keeping.
• Skill in project organization
• Skill in reviewing and preparing reports and records.
• Skill in monitoring the disbursement of funds.
• Skill in operating a personal computer
• Skill in operating personal electronic devices and software applications including integrated library systems (ILS).
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in working with the public
• Skill in public speaking and presentations.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS/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.

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment with occasional exposure to inclement weather, and varying temperatures.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, climbing, stooping and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.