Full Time Job - Library Services Technician

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POSITION TITLE: Library Services Technician (Job # 040)

PERSONNEL STATUS: Nonexempt, Full-time, Regular
DEPARTMENT: Library

RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will support the mission of the Circulation Department by staffing the department during the evening hours and coordinating activities related to maintaining the stacks collection. Specific duties include: use an automated system to process library materials for users in a quick, efficient, and courteous manner; perform stacks maintenance like shelve, shift, search and shelf read the collection; provide support to library patrons needing assistance with technology/printing; apply prescribed measures to prevent theft of library materials; provide excellent customer service at the Circulation and Security desks; and perform other duties as assigned. This position requires working Sunday to Thursday evenings including opening and closing the building on Sundays.

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 experience in customer service environment serving a diverse population, with preference given to experience in a library’s circulation or stacks department. The successful candidate must: have highly effective communication and interpersonal skills; be able to provide guidance and instructions to student assistants and to organize work to meet conflicting demands while maintaining careful attention to detail; have demonstrated ability to work independently; be able to work cooperatively on a team, and to exercise initiative in applying rules, procedures and instructions. Note: This position may require a background check.

SALARY:Pay Range 7 (starting at $30,177) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program

APPLICATION: Applications are available for download on our website at: or by calling 410-4552337 for an application (a cover letter and resume may be submitted in addition to the application). Interested and qualified candidates must submit a UMBC application (indicate position title and Job #040 on the application) no later than September 23, 2016 to:

UMBC Department of Human Resources
532 Administration Building
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, Maryland 21250

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.

UMBC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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