Library Technician, Concord Public Library, Concord, NH
Posted April 15, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Library
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full Time, 37.5 Hours Weekly
TYPICAL SALARY RANGE: $17.06 – $24.66 Hourly DOQ, with a competitive flexible benefits package.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CLOSING DATE: 4/29/16
Instructions for Applying: A City Application is required. An application may be completed online and submitted electronically by visiting the City of Concord web site at www.concordnh.gov.
For more information on applying, call (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
“An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V”
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide Library services in both the adult and children’s departments, assist the public in locating information, interpreting the collection, programming, and providing reader’s advisory services.
Examples of Duties:
(All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
- Provides reference and reader’s advisory services for patrons; assists in the location of sources and the selection of materials; assembles collections of books for teachers; instructs patrons in the use of online catalog.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of areas of the collection as assigned; uses standard selection tools and guidelines as outlined in the Selection Policy to order new material with budgeted funds; removes worn or unused books from the collection.
- Performs circulation functions; checks out materials; registers new library patrons and renews expired registrations; collects and records payment of fines; places requested items on reserve; explains library policies and procedures; registers and logs in children for use of the Computer Center; records statistics for periodic tallies; sorts returned materials for shelving by pages; balances monies collected; aids patrons in the use of self-check machine.
- Participates in program planning and production; prepares and presents Storytime; assists in planning Summer Reading Program events.
- Creates bibliographies on specific subjects.
- Classifies new children’s materials.
- Supervises pages in the absence of other supervisor.
- Ensures that the library is maintained in an orderly manner; monitors facilities maintenance and repair.
- Oversees the acquisition and display of private collections in display cabinets.
- Researches books, songs, and finger plays for children’s programming.
- Provides staff coverage at branch library.
- Selects visual formats for the branch rotating collection.
- Processes intra-branch and interlibrary loan requests.
- Develops displays to promote library services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university in Library Sciences or other related field; and, one year of related experience; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Licenses and Certifications: None.