Library Services Technician

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Frederick Douglass Library at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants to apply for a full-time, non-exempt position with full benefits.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only).

The Library Services Technician position will support the evening hours that are maintained for students, faculty, and staff. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week evening position- Sunday-Thursday (1:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.) The schedule during intersessions and summer will be assigned.

Responsibilities: Under general supervision, performs assigned tasks within one or more library functional areas. Primary duties include:

• Process inter-library lending requests including processing, packaging,

retrieving and returning items utilizing library software as systems.

• Monitor the circulation desk to assist patrons with checkouts, check-ins,

directions, printing and computer issues.

• Under the direction of a librarian, supervise the assigned task of evening

student workers.

• Maintain local physical collections to include preparing materials for

routine identification and replacement of lost materials, and shipping and

receiving processes for library materials.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to learn and understand library terminology and functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective

working relationships with library users and staff.

• Ability to learn emerging library methods and skills.
• Ability to operate standard library and office equipment.
• Ability to lift, transport, sort, and shelve library materials

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and

internally.

• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:

• One to two years of experience directly related to the major duties of the

position in a school or academic library.

• Experience in Microsoft Office products.
• Customer service experience.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND Two years of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-LBSC-Library Sciences

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$43,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.