Library Technician

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title Working Title Library Technician I Brief Position Overview

The Library Technician I provides high quality customer service to library patrons at the Circulation & Information desk. This position supervises the Coffee Cart and Copy Center by acting as the lead worker of these library units for staffing during library hours of operation and by providing training and supervision for student workers for the Coffee Cart.

The benefits package includes paid employee health insurance, retirement plans, paid annual and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and Montana University System tuition waivers. https://www.msun.edu/hr/benefits.aspx

MSUN will only consider applicants who are authorized to work in the US and MSUN will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Position Number 7N0013 Department Library Division Library Services Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation AFSCME FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Yes Compensation Hourly Salary $15.123-18.529 Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Library Technician I provides high quality customer service to library patrons at the Circulation & Information desk. This position supervises the Coffee Cart and Copy Center by acting as the lead worker of these library units for staffing during library hours of operation and by providing training and supervision for student workers for the Coffee Cart.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Supervise the Coffee Cart: Supervise and help train student workers; help to cross train library employees; monitor supplies and keep inventory; oversee daily operations, including safety practices; process daily deposits; regularly maintain equipment

2.Supervise the Copy Center: Help to cross train and work with library employees to fulfill print orders; monitor supplies and keep inventory; oversee daily operations; process deposits and departmental invoicing; regularly maintain equipment

3.Work at Circulation desk: Help patrons with library accounts and materials; answer phone calls

4.Provide technology support to patrons

5.Provide information to patrons in person and by email or phone

6.Other duties as assigned that support the mission of the library and of MSU-Northern

List any secondary duties assigned to this position:

Assist the Library Services Manager with archive projects

Required Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1.Experience with and enthusiasm for working as a collaborative team member

2.Associate's Degree; persons with equivalent education and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of this position will also be considered

3.Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1.Bachelor's Degree; Degrees best suited to this position relate to business and library science

2.Work experience in a library setting

3.Experience with office equipment, particularly copiers and printers

4.Sales experience

5.Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

The Successful Candidate Will

The successful candidate will

1.Have a friendly, collaborative, and flexible attitude

2.Respect and value the work of all other library employees

3.Possess the ability to demonstrate various machines to library patrons including faculty, students, staff, and members of the public

4.Possess the ability to operate and troubleshoot office and Copy Center equipment such as printers and copiers

5.Possess the ability to operate and troubleshoot Coffee Cart equipment

6.Must be able to meet deadlines.

Special Requirements Physical Demands

1.Must be able to lift and move 35 pounds from different types and levels of shelving

2.Must be able to work while standing for long periods of time

3.This position requires working in a dusty environment at times

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2400027P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Immediate Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Until an adequate pool is established No Special Instructions Summary Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2463 Diversity Statement

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Montana State University-Northern

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Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator

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