Library Technician Full Time

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Job Description

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers visitors and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Provides circulation and reserves services to library patrons.
• Assists patrons with library technology including printing & scanning.
• Performs collections of maintenance operations for print and electronic materials.
• Provides directional assistance and ready reference for library patrons in a variety of modalities: in- person phone chat email.
• Interprets library policy and services to users.
• Participates in training and skill development with other members of the libraries team.
• Scan and digitize materials for inclusion in Jefferson Digital Commons. Assist with other University Archives projects as assigned.
• Substitute for other members of the department as needed.
• Cross-train for Library Resource functions and provide coverage as needed.
• Maintains appropriate records and statistics.
• Contributes to a safe and welcoming environment for all.
• Serve as designated emergency staff during weather & other emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience using personal computers Apple desktop & mobile devices and major software programs
  (email web browser Microsoft Office).
• Proven commitment to customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years library work experience
• Knowledge of and experience using Springshare library tools is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Nationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age race color religion creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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