Camden Public Library

Job Title:        Part-time Library Technician

Reports to:      Library Director

FLSA Status:     Non-exempt

Full or Part Time:   Part-time, weekends only

Location:      Camden, ME

Position Summary:

Perform a variety of functions, including shelving, checking books in and out, answering phones, etc.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Serves customers directly at the Circulation Desk; checks in and checks out library materials; assists customers in the search and retrieval of information through print and electronic resources, etc.

•     Answers information requests.

•     Places and fills interlibrary loans requests.

•     Shelves and repairs library materials.

•     Assists customers with technical support in the use of the Library’s computers.

•     Answers the telephone.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Performs additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

•     Service Orientation – Strong customer services skills; actively looking for ways to exceed customer expectations and solve problems to enhance loyalty.

•     Interpersonal Skills – Ability to support and work well with co-workers.

•     Knowledge of the practices and principles of library programs and operations.

•     Strong sense of community’s eclectic tastes and interests in multimedia formats  for education and entertainment

•     Organizational Skills – Using strong organizational and administrative skills.

•     Teaching/Training – Demonstrated ability to train others on processes and procedures.

•     Detail Orientation – Adept in meticulous attention to details of records and materials processing.

•     Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

•     Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Attributes:

•     General knowledge and interest in literature

•     Strong interpersonal skills; friendly and professional in appearance and manner

•     Service-oriented

•     Strong communication skills

•     Discreet

•     Works efficiently in a well organized way

•     Accurate and attentive to detail

•     Able to multi-task

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•     This position requires prolonged standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, seeing (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and focusing ability), reaching/stretching, crouching, along with occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

•     The environment is a standard office environment; noise level is usually moderately quiet.

Education:

A High School education or the equivalent is required; post-secondary education in a related field is preferred; a thorough knowledge of cataloging principles is also preferred.    

Work Experience:

Experience working with library cataloging or circulation preferred.  

Please submit resume to Kristy Kilfoyle at kkilfoyle@librarycamden.org