Technical Services Assistant- Part-time

Part Time- 22-24 hours a week

Job Summary

The Technical Services Assistant processes library materials and provides back-up circulation services when needed.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Technical Services Duties:
1) Process all books and audiovisual materials:
• Report required statistics
• Attend workshops to increase understanding of procedures and adapt to changing rules and technologies
• Perform other technical services related tasks as directed by the Technical Services Librarian

2) Physical preparation of all books and audiovisuals
• Attach labels, barcodes, reinforce paperback books, cover book jackets, etc.
• Minor repairs

3) Other duties:
• Provide back-up circulation service as needed
• Prepare monthly statistics as requested for library reports
• Assist with library inventories
• Check voice and e-mail daily
• Advise library managers of any unmet needs or adverse developments which interfere with the library’s implementation of stated objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Library Technical Assistant certification or equivalent library experience of 2 years or more
• Experience using computers
• Experience with excel and word
• Good organizational skills
• Service-oriented attitude and good communication skills
• Attention to detail

Preferred:

• Ability to work flexibly with Technical Services and Circulation Departments.

Salary:

15.00/hr

Benefits include part-time vacation accruals and matching 403b eligibility.