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Working Title: Library Technician

Job Class: Library Technician

Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/17/2024

• Closing Date : 05/02/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Minneapolis CC-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : MnSCU Minneapolis CC / MnSCU Minneapolis CC Classifd

• Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Monday - Thursday 10am - 6:30pm & Friday 8am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.13 - $27.98 / hourly; $42,031 - $58,422 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Maybe eligible for partial telework per Minneapolis College's Telework Guidelines

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Minneapolis College is seeking a full-time, unlimited Library Technician. This position will provide circulation supervision functions; perform assigned technical and access services; train and oversee work study students; assist librarian(s) in maintenance of library collections; and to maintain and develop access and technical services procedures, and recommend new policies as warranted.

Responsibilities include but, not limited to:

• Create and manage service desk and project-based schedules.

• Work as liaison to library resource vendors.

• Maintain library funds and expend library budget at the appropriate levels in coordination with supervisor.

• Assist library patrons & student workers with questions.

• Submit service desk tickets in a timely fashion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of library classification system(s) and standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in locating materials and conducting research

• Ability to apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems sufficient to create tracking for new print and non-print library acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.

• Experience in operating personal computers, use various software and web-based applications, and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog information, word-process documents, complete forms and prepare reports.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied educational levels and backgrounds; to train, direct and evaluate work of student clerical staff; and to assist the professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to library policy and procedures.

• Demonstrate an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods of time.

• Frequent and repetitive bending, lifting, and maneuvering items.

• Moving and transporting items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds regularly.

Additional Requirements

Current or former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College for consideration.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.