Full Time Job - Library Services Technician

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:46:06 -0400
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Job no: 492361
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Department: Library

Responsibilities:
The incumbent will support the mission of the Circulation Department by staffing the department on Saturdays and the early shift on weekdays. Using various automated systems, the incumbent will process library materials and requests for users in a quick, efficient, and courteous manner and provide support to library patrons needing basic research help or assistance with library technology and equipment. Specific duties include: assisting with departmental functions such as faculty reserves, patron registration and billing, and building security; performing stacks maintenance using appropriate classification system to shelve, shift, search and shelf read the collection; monitoring the exit control theft prevention system; applying prescribed measures to prevent theft of library materials; and perform other duties as assigned.

Hours for this position are: Saturday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change to reflect changes in library hours and staffing needs.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Education Experience: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of library or related clerical or public service experience.
Must have: highly effective communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to provide guidance and instructions to student assistants and to organize work to meet conflicting demands while maintaining careful attention to detail; and demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively on a team. Must be able to exercise initiative in applying rules, procedures and instructions. Must be proficient in using library technology, software and databases.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a customer service environment serving a diverse population, with preference given to experience in a library’s circulation or stacks department strongly desired.

Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Salary: Pay Range 7 (starting at $31,867) based on a University System of Maryland Pay Program.
Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm
FSLA Status: Nonexempt

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.