Library - Full-Time Technical Services Specialist

Posting number: 260700014

Department: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

Division: Branch Operations

Job classification: Library - Technical Services Specialist

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: IT and Computers, Library

Summary

Performs work receiving, processing, and preparing materials for circulation, entering data into integrated library system database, at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL).  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervising Technical Services Librarian.
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of  Technical Services Specialist  for the Central Library who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life-long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other. 

The preferred starting salary for this position is $18.13 hourly ($37,710.40 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. 

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This full-time position performs work receiving, processing, and preparing materials for circulation, entering data into integrated library system database, at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL).  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervising Technical Services Librarian.

To read more about this position and the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, please visit https://jmrl.org/

Examples of duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Processes and receives library materials, including books, audio-visual materials, kit materials, etc.
• Matches contents of shipments to packing slips and enters appropriate information into acquisition order records in the Integrated Library System software. 
• Resolves errors in shipping and with vendors and keeps records of problems. Edits acquisition records to reflect receipt. 
• Creates, edits, and maintains detailed electronic item records across multiple ILS (Integrated Library Systems) workflows for staff and public access, including occasional copy cataloging or work on other records as requested.
• Prepares new library materials for circulation by covering, labeling, stamping, and adding stickers.
• Distributes processed materials to their ultimate destination based on item record coding.
• Amends library materials by reconciling discrepancies between labels and database, updating labeling to reflect current standards, and repairing physical damage.
• Processes incoming library materials for repair or to route items to various departments for replacement and withdrawal.
• Responds to and fulfills requests for labels and other materials from library employee’s system wide.
• Opens and closes Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) technical services department,
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties:

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates may qualify by demonstrat