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City of Idaho Falls

Library Technician Part-Time

SALARY \$17.46 \$24.17 Hourly LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID

JOB TYPE

DEPARTMENT

Casual JOB NUMBER 2024-0827

Library OPENING DATE 08/27/2024

CLOSING DATE Continuous

General Purpose

The City of Idaho Falls is currently accepting applications for a part-time (19.5 hours per week no benefits offered) position

of Library Technician. This position performs a variety of entry level, routine patron assistance duties as needed to expedite

the delivery of public library services. Functional assignments may include access services, technical and branch services,

makers space, adult services or childrens services. Works under the close supervision of an assigned department

supervisor or Library Director.

Essential Functions

Receives special assignments related to on-going monitoring of an assigned collection or special function (i.e., interlibrary

loan); performs general collection upkeep and maintenance; repairs damaged materials, discovers and replaces missing

items; may in-process new materials (i.e., books, audio material, periodicals), assure proper labeling and completes

computer documentation verifying collection status; performs shelf reading to monitor the accurate placement of materials;

monitors collection for damage and needed repairs.

Assists patrons with self-check-out machine; performs complete circulation support duties; checks books and materials in

and out, assures proper sensitizing or desensitizing of coded information; verifies proper bar-codes, checks for damaged

materials; retrieves book-drop materials; operates computer to enter and update patron records; identifies patron status in

relation to obligations, i.e., fines, and communicates the same to patrons; follows established guidelines in allowing waiver

of fines; issues new and replacement library cards; operates computer to delete items from the collections.

Provides general and specialized reference assistance; responds to questions and directs patrons; may provide simple

training to patrons in use of computer to locate collection materials via internet, searchbank, etc.; may monitor e-mail

addresses to check for memos, directives and information; reviews clipboard messages and information.

Performs various aspects of the technical services processing functions; receives acquisition deliveries; processes paper

back and hardback books; processes audio visual materials, CDs, videos, pictures, posters, etc.; prepares book jacket

coverings; assures proper labeling of collection items; assigns bar-codes, verifies bibliography records, changes labels;

mends materials as needed, makes recommendations to mend, bind or discard; processes library bindery orders, monitors

status of orders, receives bindery deliveries and verifies shipments, matches delivery slips with invoices and performs

quality checks; handles rush orders to meet 24 hr. turn-around objectives; laminates posters, signs, etc.

Provides general assistance to patrons by directing them to various locations in the library as needed to locate certain

types of collection materials and books; monitors patron behavior to assure compliance with library regulations; educates

and assists patrons with seasonal reading programs; delivers story times; performs as a telephone operator on a regular

library shift; receives and routes telephone calls in assisting the calling public.

Operates cash register in taking payments for fines and lost materials and miscellaneous items; issues receipts and makes

change.

Performs general cleaning; picks up litter and items left by patrons as needed to maintain basic tidiness of the library;

assists with opening and closing building and assures general building security; makes facility & conference room

reservations; leads scout and school tours; assists to plan, organize and create displays and completes various promotional

projects.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school; plus two (2) years college level education with course background in Library Science. AND

B. No experience required; OR C. An equivalent combination of education and ex