Jobs

Posted 30 November 2011

Library Technical Specialist
Liberty Lake Municipal Library

Deadline: 'open until filled'

City of Liberty Lake, Washington

Job Title:  Library Technical Specialist
Part-time : 20 hrs per week; $14.59 per hr; PERS retirement, no other benefits
Contact:  Pamela Mogen, Library Services Director, 509-435-0777
               Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E Mission Ave., Liberty Lake, WA  99019
Closing Date – Open Until Filled
Application Requirements: Letter of Interest, Resume and City Application
For complete job description, information about the position and city application: www.libertylakewa.gov

This position is contingent upon passage of the city's 2012 budget

Definition

Under general supervision, the Library Technical Specialist performs specialized library duties, customer service duties, supplemental computer technical support, and related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised

The Library Technical Specialist works under the supervision of the Library Director, Librarian, or Circulation Supervisor.

Personal Contacts

The Library Technical Specialist meets and deals with the public on a continual basis. providing information and assistance to the public about the library’s public online catalog, general technology related questions, the library collection, and the library’s policies.

 Examples of Duties

The duties of the Library Technical Specialist may include but are not limited to the following general activities: answers telephone and provides basic reference such as
hours of operation, general location of materials within the library; types a variety of letters, forms, and bulletins pertinent to library matters; performs duties involved in the circulation and dissemination of library materials; performs processing of books and journals; uses a computer to check in and out library materials.

The specialist activities include: assists patrons in use of downloadable hardware, software and in the general use of the library’s databases and computer catalog; teach basic computer use classes to the public, assist in the training of library staff in computer programs, assist in downloading and development of library computer programs, basic maintenance and troubleshooting of computers, printers, and network.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: general library organization and terminology, basic filing rules, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher programs; strong analytical skills; ability to supplement tech support when none are available.

Ability to: assist patrons, track many short and long term tasks (good time management skills); follow detailed oral and written library procedures; communicate effectively; do accurate shelving; excellent customer service skills; work on a team, be flexible and  have a “Can Do” attitude.

Experience and Education

Experience :  Experience in customer service. Experience in general library and computer technical procedures.  

Education :  Graduation from high school or equivalent, AA degree preferred. Coursework in computer hardware, systems and networking or equivalent experience. 

This position is contingient upon passage of the city's 2012 budget