Library Technical Services Specialist
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Library Technical Services Specialist provides supportfor processing maintaining and enhancing access to the Milwaukee PublicLibrary (MPL) collections.
Essential Functions
Materials Processing & Database Maintenance
- Create and update item records and update order records in the Integrated Library System (ILS).
- Receive unpack and verify newly acquired library materials.
- Route materials in and out of the technical services department.
- Apply labels and packaging to library materials.
- Activate Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags applied to library materials.
Collection Support
- Support the work of professional librarians in collection upkeep including physically processing materials.
- Repair and preserve items as directed under MPL best practices.
- Assist with retrospective collections projects including digital collections creation and enhancement.
- Maintain designated collections and collection spaces in identified spaces which may include shifting collection measuring labeling and reporting issues.
- Scan image capture and use an Optical Character Recognition for correcting work and formatting.
- Refer item or bibliographic record discrepancies to a Librarian or the Technical Services department.
- Provide Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Support including processing ILL requests and returns and pulling and routing materials for ILL usage.
System Support:
- Handle and route incoming and outgoing mail including interoffice delivery within Central Library.
- Assist with providing training to new employees and cross-training current staff.
- Assist in developing documenting and maintaining departmental procedures.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
The Library Technical Services Specialist must be willingand able to do the following:
- Perform medium physical work (i.e. work that involves stooping reaching standing and walking) daily.
- Lift and move items continually weighing up to 10 pounds frequently up to 20 pounds and on occasion up to 50 pounds as well as push and pull wheeled loads weighing approximately 100 pounds (i.e. a loaded book truck).
Minimum Requirements
- Two years of full-time office experience including one year of data entry.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may alsobe considered.
NOTE:Please do not attach your academictranscripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verifycandidates education as part of the background screening process prior toextending any job offers.Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Facility speed and accuracy in keyboarding.
- Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office/365 Suite Integrated Library System (ILS) library-related systems and manage electronic files.
- Ability to effectively arrange material in alphabetical and numerical order.
- Ability to accurately calculate basic arithmetic problems.
- Ability to effectively follow instructions from supervisors both verbally and in written form.
Communication Interpersonal and Customer Service
- Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information both in writing and verbally.
- Strong customer service orientation; excellent interpersonal and teamwork attitude.
Organizational and Critical Thinking
- Aptitude for and interest in highly detailed work.
- Excellent judgment and instinct to work collaboratively to solve problems.
- Ability to make sound decisions.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Honesty integrity and responsible stewardship of library resources.
Current Salary
The current starting annual salary (Pay Range 5AN) is $40826and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $42459.
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- OnsiteEmployee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process The Selection Processwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experienceand/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test astructured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATE- The selection process will beheld as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have beenmet. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicantis responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at thetime and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. EEO 501 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.Additional Information
Conclusion
Required Experience:
IC
