Temporary Library Technician: Catalog & Circulation

Pierce County Library; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,957 - 32,607; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Basic Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Vacation

State Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Tax Sheltered Annuity Program

Job summary

Pierce County Library is seeking an Internal Only – Library Technician for a 90-day temporary assignment at the Administrative Center and Library. The role involves routine clerical and technical library tasks, data entry in Polaris, and handling library materials and programs.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, relevant library/office experience, and may require a Washington driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year public library/general office experience, or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License may be required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Process library materials, attach labels and jackets.
• Enter materials information in the Polaris System with barcodes and call numbers.
• Prepare and distribute library materials and program materials.
• Check in and shelve items; perform shelf reading and holds.
• Assist in weeding and cleaning library materials.
• Support distribution of library programming materials and Book Club kits.
• Communicate library policies to the public.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cataloging

Dewey Decimal

Library policies

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Patron confidentiality

Digital libraries

Problem solving

Multilingual

Education

Associate degree in Library Technology or Library Science

Tools

SirsiDynix

Polaris

Inventory management systems

Job description

Pierce County Library is seeking an Internal Only – Library Technician for a 90-day temporary assignment at the Administrative Center and Library. The role involves routine clerical and technical library tasks, data entry in Polaris, and handling library materials and programs.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, relevant library/office experience, and may require a Washington driver’s license.