Part-Time Library Technician

Lane Community College

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Nov 19, 2024

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement	Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970. Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240179
Job Title:	Part-Time Library Technician
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Library Department is seeking to hire a part-time Library Technician. Application Information Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is an applicant pool posting. The first review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information. Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Library Technician
Position Type:	Hourly Part-Time Classified
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:	$17.81 - $26.12 (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 7)
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Part-Time Benefits may be available for qualified employees.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Schedules may vary with hours increasing during peak periods up to 40 hours per week, up to 1039 hours in a 12 month period.
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12980

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	11/19/2024
Closing Date:	01/05/2025
Applicant Pool:	Term Pool
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Two (2) years of post-secondary education with course work in liberal arts, library science, archives or a related field is required.
Required Experience:	One (1) year of library technical services experience is required. This experience should include some responsibility for cataloging, acquisitions or archives and records management.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:	Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education
Preferred Experience	Experience working in a library setting
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	The Library Technician supports the delivery of essential library services to students, faculty, and staff by attending to circulation and access services, maintaining library records, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily tasks. This position is vital in fostering access to library resources, promoting user engagement, and upholding institutional goals through collaborative efforts, customer service, and adherence to library policies and procedures. The Library Technician performs routine tasks with defined responsibilities in support of library services, focusing on circulation and access services. They have limited independent decision-making and work under close supervision. They work collaboratively with the Library's Access Services Coordinator to accomplish the Library's and the College's goals.
Essential Functions:	Perform routine check-out/check-in operations for various types of materials (books, audiovisual items, equipment, etc.) Manage library account creation and maintenance for students, faculty, and staff. Process and track overdue items, including sending notices and calculating fines. Handle basic troubleshooting of circulation-related technology (e.g., self-checkout machines, security gates). Assist patrons with accessing electronic resources and navigating the library catalog. Explain library policies and procedures to patrons, including loan periods, renewals, and fines. Process and maintain course reserves materials, including working with faculty to ensure timely availability. Use databases to obtain or verify basic information about library materials. Barcode, label, and security-tape materials as part of basic processing. Perform simple material repairs and prepare items for shelving. Perform routine photocopying or scanning of materials. Receive, sort, and deliver incoming mail and shipments; package items for shipping. Assist with basic interlibrary loan transactions. Shelve books and participate in stack maintenance, including shelf-reading. Assist with basic processing of new materials (e.g., applying labels, security tags). Perform basic processing related to fines and fees. Contribute to the implementation of Access Services initiatives as directed by the Access Services Coordinator. Assist with library opening and closing procedures. Monitor and maintain public spaces, including study areas and group study rooms. Collect and record basic usage statistics for circulation services. Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Other duties as assigned. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:	Reports to the Library's Division Dean and works closely with the Access Services Coordinator. Work is reviewed frequently, and decisions are made within established guidelines.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	While performing the essential functions of these positions, employees in this classification must frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and handle, control and manipulate objects. Manual dexterity and coordination are required for over half of the daily work period, which is spent sitting while operating usual office equipment and driving. Work involves occasional periods of concentrated mental and visual attention. Positions in this classification require mobility, including the ability to lift and/or move materials under 5 lbs. daily, 5-25 lbs. frequently, and over 25 lbs. occasionally. This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities. Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of academic library policies and procedures. Basic knowledge of academic library procedures, organization, and classification systems. Skill in searching and retrieving information using integrated library system databases and web-based applications. Ability to communicate effectively with library users and staff. Basic problem-solving skills and ability to apply appropriate solutions. Ability to perform routine or repetitive work within a team or work unit. Basic knowledge of library procedures, organization, terminology, and classification systems. Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard library software. Ability to adapt to new procedures and technologies as introduced by the Access Services Coordinator. Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Basic understanding of copyright laws as they pertain to course reserves. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patron records and adhere to privacy policies. Ability to provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:	Application Instructions Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. The Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application. Required Documents To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume/CV - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts - See instructions below. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970. Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Karti Teem, teemk@lanecc.edu. How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are required If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted. Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Library Dept. Posting #240179 Attn: Kari Teem Building CEN / Library 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Email: teemk@lanecc.edu
College and Division Information:
Union Association:	LCC Employees Federation (Classified)