Library Technical Services Clerk - Bristol Public Library, CT

SUMMARY: Assists in the acquiring, receiving, processing, and cataloging of materials which are added to or withdrawn from the Library’s collection by performing the following duties; order materials, download vendor’s bibliographic records for purchases to the catalog, open/inspect/confirm material deliveries. Create order spreadsheets and update received material. Processes materials, laminate book jackets, stamp and affix library identification, and apply spine labels. Operate and maintain laminating machine. Maintain supply closet and forward orders to staff as needed. Catalogs and/or updates item records for all physical materials. Applies RFID tags to cataloged materials. Repairs materials as needed. Assists with Technical Services Department projects. Generally assists throughout the library where needed. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree with one (1) year relevant library experience. Education and experience may be substituted. Requires knowledge of general library principles, organization, and operations; experience with technical services procedures and policies; expert knowledge preferred of library database software (i.e. Sierra functions); intermediate knowledge of catalog databases, purchasing system software, and Internet/Word Processing/Spreadsheet software. Must possess exceptional organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: Reasonable accommodations may be made. Regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to sit and stand; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Regularly works in indoor or office environment.

BENEFITS include Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off & insurance package.
SALARY: $21.94/hr. (Increases to $24.68 @6 months, and $25.07 @1 year.)
COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION at: www.bristolct.gov
DEADLINE: Friday, March 24, 2023
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER