Technical Services Specialist

Illinois; Morris (IL); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Morris Area Public Library is seeking a part-time Technical Services Specialist to catalog and process materials, ensuring items are added accurately and made accessible to patrons.

The role involves OCLC/Illinet ILL processing, data for IPLAR, and creating admin lists from Sierra and Decision Center, with supervision by the Head of Technical Services. Strong organization and databases experience are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of previous experience preferred.
• Library cataloging and/or processing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Experience with library databases and workflows.

Responsabilités

• Organize and inventory new items per library policy with attention to detail.
• Reconcile purchase orders and ensure proper deliveries.
• OCLC and Illinet InterLibrary Loan processing.
• Collect data for yearly IPLAR report.
• Create lists from Sierra and Decision Center for admin use.
• Catalog and process new materials (books, A/V, Library of Things, etc.).
• Interpret and resolve PrairieCat reports.

Connaissances

Communication

Time management

Organization

Databases

Office equipment

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

JOB TITLE - Technical Services Specialist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES -

• This position is responsible for processing and cataloging materials. This role ensures materials are accurately and efficiently added to the library’s collection and made accessible to patrons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Two years previous experience preferred
• Library cataloging and/or processing experience preferred

SUPERVISION -

• This position reports to the Head of Technical Services

FLSA STATUS -

• This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position

WORK SCHEDULE -

• The schedule varies between day, nights and weekends, depending on library needs. One Saturday a month is required.

CONTINUING EDUCATION -

• Attendance at in-house training is mandatory, there are additional opportunities available

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES -

• To work and communicate effectively and courteously with the public and library staff using clear and concise written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and work independently under general supervision while following written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Familiar with using work-related databases
• Ability to use office equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Organizing with detail new items, maintain inventory level with regard to library collection policy
• Reconcile purchase order items and ensure proper deliveries
• OCLC and Illinet InterLibrary Loan processing
• Collecting and preparing data for yearly IPLAR report
• Create lists from Sierra and Decision Center for administrative use
• Cataloging and processing of new materials (books, A/V materials, Library of Things, etc.)
• Interpretation and resolution of reports issued by PrairieCat

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Cross train to be back up for the front desk circulation
• Work at least one shift per month at the circulation desk

Morris Area Public Library
604 Liberty St.
Morris , IL 60450

Morris Area Public Library, Grundy County