Library Technician -DTCC Georgetown, DE Job at Delaware Library Association in M

Position Information:
Title: Library Technician
Position Number:TBD
Type: Temporary Part-Time
Hiring Location: Owens Campus-Georgetown, DE
Phone Number: 302-259-6160
Email Address: owens-jobs@dtcc.edu
Work Location: Owens Campus-Georgetown, DE
Details: The successful candidate would staff the circulation function of the library during our evening hours.

Salary: $15.45/hour

Summary Statement:
A class incumbent typically reports to a technical supervisor and may supervise support staff. An incumbent staffs the circulation function of the library and participates in the acquisition process. A significant aspect of the work is providing assistance to library patrons in locating materials, books, periodicals as well as audio/visual materials and equipment.

Principal Accountabilities
An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

• Performs the circulation duties of the library including manning the desk and recording incoming and outgoing materials such as books, periodicals, audio/visual items and equipment.
• Assists library patrons in use of the library catalog and location of material in library and refers reference questions to the librarian. Maintains the order of all public use collections.
• Maintains the reserve collections, shelves materials, and tracks interlibrary loan materials. May also repair books and audio/visual items and equipment.
• Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, etc.).
• Participates in the selection and ordering process for non-catalogued materials.
• Assists with maintaining electronic cash register for fines and lost book collection.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates performance of staff as assigned.
• Performs administrative support for supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation of library program.
• Knowledge of technical library practices and procedures governing the circulation, maintenance and location of library materials.
• Knowledge of public contact skills employed in providing library services.
• Knowledge of computer systems utilized by the library.
• Skill in locating and processing library materials.
• Ability to effectively serve a wide variety of patrons.
• Ability to elicit information to determine patron needs.
• Ability to operate computer equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Basic keyboarding and filing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.