Thursday, October 24, 2013
Library Technician IV: Access Services (Nights/Weekends Days) - University of Bridgeport Wahlstrom Library
Library Technician IV: Access Services (Nights/Weekends Days) - University of Bridgeport Wahlstrom Library.
Job Summary: The Library Technician IV works under the direction of the
University Librarian to perform support duties across multiple
functions, including interlibrary loan, circulation, technical
processing, serials, instruction, shelf maintenance, etc. Responsible
for learning advanced procedures as Library increases electronic
services and resources. Must possess good customer service orientation
and strong interpersonal skills in dealing with patrons and other
coworkers. Must be skilled in generating electronic reports of user
services. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist patrons in use of Library
resources and services and software on Library computers. Assist patrons
printing, scanning, copying or needing Projectors/TVs/VCRs. Maintain
Room Scheduling Calendar and manage Room Use/Policies daily. Train and
Coordinate activities of student workers. Check In and Check Out of
Library Resources. Assist patrons with Renewals, Process overdues, late
fine and fee resolution and communicate all changes of system fees with
University Librarian and other Library staff. Process
acquisition/reserve items using appropriate system and tools. Affix
labels and anti-theft strips to materials. Generate reports, keep
statistics daily. Utilize all relevant functions in ExLibris Library
system, including Voyager Acquisitions, Circulation, and Web Voyage,
Metalib, SFX, and Primo. Process patron requests for interlibrary loan
when needed. Participate in developing new, more efficient workflow and
policies. Participate in staff meetings representing student issues.
Communicate patron requests and complaints to University Librarian.
Shelve and straighten materials, shifting when necessary. Create written
procedures when requested. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications: 2 years of college and 2 years appropriate experience in
a Library. Excellent keyboarding skills; demonstrated basic knowledge
of Excel, Word, and Outlook. Demonstrated mastery of basic computer
operations, including internet navigation skills. Ability to work with
minimal supervision. Ability to make steady progress on large tasks
weekly. Attention to detail; production of high quality, accurate work.
Demonstrated ability to work in teams, be flexible and acquire new
skills independently. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and work around
dust and mold. Strong service orientation. Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send
letter of application and resume to: University of Bridgeport,
Department of Human Resources, Library Technician IV (Nights/Weekends),
University of Bridgeport, 126 Park Avenue. Wahlstrom Library 7th Floor,
Bridgeport, CT 06604. It is the policy of the University of Bridgeport
to prohibit discrimination in admissions, educational programs and
employment, and in the provision of services on the basis of legally
protected class characteristics (unless there is a bona fide
occupational qualification related to employment), or any other unlawful
factor. Protected class characteristics include race, color, ethnicity,
religion, age, creed, ancestry, workplace hazards to reproductive
systems, sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual harassment),
marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, pregnancy, national origin, physical/mental/learning
disability, veteran status and any other group protected by civil rights
laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with Clery Act and maintains
records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of
University of Bridgeport Clery Act reports are available at http://www.bridgeport.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/documents/life/CampusSecurityReport.pdf.
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academic libraries,
circulation,
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ILL,
instruction,
paraprofessional,
technical services
Location:
Bridgeport, CT, USA