Technical Services Assistant - The Brookfield Library. Hourly rate: $17.00, Part-Time. General Statement of Duties: Under the direction of the Information
Technology Librarian, work involves responsibility for a variety of
technical procedures, copy cataloging, entering materials in ILS
(Integrated Library System), resolving problems in procedure, and
assistance in file and records maintenance. May make routine library
technical services decisions. May work limited hours at the library’s
Circulation Desk.
Examples of Duties: Plans and organizes work according to standard
procedures, and regular library schedule. Confers with supervisor in
developing short/long term planning for technical services department.
Enters all adult and juvenile fiction and non-fiction, paperbacks, audio
and video materials into the Bibliomation system. Processes reserves on
newly entered library materials. Completes book processing based upon
library procedures, and creates spine labels when necessary. Uses
Bibliomation Acquisitions module. Sends information to Bibliomation for
cataloging records of items not in database. Changes holding records and
spine labels of materials being reassigned Dewey numbers. Responsible
for processing and preparing all gifts and donated materials for the
library. Withdraws library materials: deletes titles from database, and
prepares items for recycling when appropriate. Makes minor repairs to
books, materials and equipment. Resolves routine problems in technical
procedures. Performs additional duties as required to insure the timely
processing of all Library materials. Required to lift/push medium to
heavy weights, e.g. cartons of books or book carts filled with library
materials.
Basic Knowledge: Knowledge of basic office procedures. Working
knowledge of current Windows software. A working knowledge of MARC
cataloging. Ability to type accurately. Ability to maintain accurate
files and records. Ability to deal cooperatively with others. Good
knowledge of basic library methods, techniques and procedures. Good
knowledge of automated systems as they apply to book processing. Some
knowledge of reader interest levels. Good computer skills; familiar with
word processing, spreadsheet software. Good ability in oral and written
communications. Considerable ability to understand and follow written
and oral instructions. Good ability to maintain library records and
carry out library procedures. Considerable ability to pay attention to
detail. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with superiors, and associates.
Supervision Exercised: May supervise volunteers working on processing, withdrawals, or mending.
Qualifications: High school graduate plus two years of appropriate
formal post-secondary school courses or the equivalent in practical
experience. Library experience preferred. Keyboarding and computer
skills. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers. Knowledge of
library policies, procedures and administrative practices.
Apply to Fern Smenyak, Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 5106, 100 Pocono Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804; email: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov; Fax: 203-775-4068.
