Technical Services Specialist

Emory & Henry University; Emory (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory & Henry University on Emory Campus is seeking a Library Technician to support cataloging, processing, and circulation of library materials. You will collaborate on electronic resources, reserve loading, and government documents handling in a small private college setting.

The role requires an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) with experience in Sierra and OCLC, strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and teamwork. This is a full-time staff position on campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of library cataloging standards and processing procedures.
• Ability to learn and use library software such as Sierra and OCLC.
• Familiarity with modern office practices and proficiency in MS Office or Google products.
• Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions, and work well in a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs cataloging and processing for all library materials, including periodicals and government documents.
• Loads electronic resource records and assists with electronic resources workflows.
• Maintains circulation services and supports course reserves.
• Trains student employees performing processing activities.
• Assists with inventory, labels, barcodes, and security strips on materials.
• Collaborates with HAL consortium catalogers on OPAC cleanup projects.
• Provides service at the circulation desk and responds to patron requests.

Skills

Cataloging standards

Sierra & OCLC

Office software

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sierra

OCLC

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Emory Campus - Emory, VA 24327Position Type: Full Time StaffEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $12.77 - $14.00 HourlyJob Category: Education

Position Purpose (Essential Functions)

• Is responsible for performing regular cataloging and processing of library materials, including periodicals and government documents
• Collaborates with Electronic Resources and Outreach Librarian in loading and maintaining electronic resource records, as needed
• Is responsible for providing circulation services

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Services:

Cataloging:

• Performs all procedures required for cataloging and processing materials for all collections in the library, including circulating, special collections, and reference books, DVDs, and CDs.
• Imports bibliographic records from an external database to the integrated library system. Researches records and makes updates as needed.
• Prepares materials being added to the library by attaching labels and barcodes to all materials, adding special bookplates, laminating book covers, and placing security strips.
• Assists with inventory of the library collections and correcting problems regarding labels, call numbers, holding information, etc.
• Processes materials and records for materials that are being withdrawn from the collections.
• Performs book repairs
• Works with other HAL consortium catalogers in doing clean-up projects in the OPAC.

Electronic Resources:

• Collaborates with Electronic Resources and Outreach Librarian in monthly loads of electronic resource records into the integrated library system (Sierra)

Trains student employees performing processing activities.

Assists with course reserve services, including loading items into eReserves classes

Government Documents:

• Perform all procedures required for cataloging and adding materials for the government documents collection.
• Process all withdrawn government documents.

Circulation

• Regularly staff the circulation desk
• Checking-in and checking-out material, renewing overdue items, searching for and finding requested items
• Respond to patron requests and issue community borrower cards
• Answering and directing telephone queries
• Handling small amounts of money collected for charges associated with copying, faxing, lamination, etc.
• Assist in opening and/or closing the library
• Perform shelving and stack maintenance

Other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience

Required Education:

• Associate's degree (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Required Experience:

• Library experience (preferred)

Competency:

• Knowledge of library cataloging standards and processing procedures.
• Ability to learn and use specialized library software programs such as Sierra and OCLC.
• Familiarity with modern offices practices and procedures, and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google products.
• Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions, and work positively and effectively within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Working and Environmental Conditions

Please detail the work environment to include temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person’s working conditions while performing the job.

The work environment is typical to that of an office environment at a small private residential institution of higher education.

The schedule for this position changes depending on the library’s open hours.

Physical Characteristics and Requirements

The physical demands for this job include those typical in a modern office environment.

Need to have the ability to push/pull work carts on wheels up to 90 pounds, lifting books of up to 20 pounds, and lifting boxes up to 50 pounds.