Technical Services Specialist

Position Purpose (Essential Functions)

1. Is responsible for performing regular cataloging and processing of library materials, including periodicals and government documents

2. Collaborates with Electronic Resources and Outreach Librarian in  loading and maintaining electronic resource records, as needed

3. Is responsible for providing circulation services

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Services:

• Cataloging:

  • Performs all procedures required for cataloging and processing materials for all collections in the library, including circulating, special collections, and reference books, DVDs, and CDs.

  • Imports bibliographic records from an external database to the integrated library system. Researches records and makes updates as needed.

  • Prepares materials being added to the library by attaching labels and barcodes to all materials, adding special bookplates, laminating book covers, and placing security strips.

  • Assists with inventory of the library collections and correcting problems regarding labels, call numbers, holding information, etc. 

  • Processes materials and records for materials that are being withdrawn from the collections.

  • Performs book repairs

  • Works with other HAL consortium catalogers in doing clean-up projects in the OPAC.

• Electronic Resources:

  • Collaborates with Electronic Resources and Outreach Librarian in monthly loads of electronic resource records into the integrated library system (Sierra)

• Trains student employees performing processing activities.

• Assists with course reserve services, including loading items into eReserves classes

• Government Documents:

  • Perform all procedures required for cataloging and adding materials for the government documents collection.

  • Process all withdrawn government documents.

Circulation

• Regularly staff the circulation desk

• Checking-in and checking-out material, renewing overdue items, searching for and finding requested items

• Respond to patron requests and issue community borrower cards

• Answering and directing telephone queries

• Handling small amounts of money collected for charges associated with copying, faxing, lamination, etc.

• Assist in opening and/or closing the library

• Perform shelving and stack maintenance

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience

Required Education:

• Associate's degree (required)

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Required Experience:

• Library experience (preferred)

Competency:

• Knowledge of library cataloging standards and processing procedures.

• Ability to learn and use specialized library software programs such as Sierra and OCLC.

• Familiarity with modern offices practices and procedures, and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google products.

• Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions, and work positively and effectively within a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Working and Environmental Conditions

Please detail the work environment to include temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person’s working conditions while performing the job.

The work environment is typical to that of an office environment at a small private residential institution of higher education.

The schedule for this position changes depending on the library’s open hours.

Physical Characteristics and Requirements

1. The physical demands for this job include those typical in a modern office environment.

2. Need to have the ability to push/pull work carts on wheels up to 90 pounds, lifting books of up to 20 pounds, and lifting boxes up to 50 pounds.