What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Technician - Circulation Coordinator & E-Resources Assistant Job at Comm position at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S250
Classification Title
Library Technician
Working Title
Library Technician - Circulation Coordinator & E-Resources Assistant
Department
Libraries
Home Campus
Bloomsburg
City
Bloomsburg
State
Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17815
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME - Agreement
Work Location
Home Campus
Position Type
Staff
Temporary / Permanent
Permanent
Full-time / Part-time
Full-Time
If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples : 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)
Benefits
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include
- Medical and prescription drug benefits.
- Generous retirement plans, two options :
Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Start Time
8 : 00 AM
End Time
4 : 30 PM
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Days Worked (Check all that apply)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Salary
44,890.00 / Annual in accordance with the AFSCME CBA
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP
Anticipated End Date
N / A
Position Summary Information
Position Purpose
Serves as the Daytime Circulation Coordinator to ensure that patrons are able to use the building and the library's resources productively, appropriately, and safely; provides direct public service at the Circulation Desk and performs advanced technical work in Access Services during the dayshift; also provides technical support and performs basic troubleshooting as a member of the CU Libraries' E-Resources Access & Technical Issues group.
HOURS OF WORK :
Work schedule may fluctuate during summer and winter months and intersession periods to accommodate the library's posted hours of operation. Incumbent may also be required to work "extended hours" during the last two weekends of each semester. Incumbent is considered an "Essential Employee" and, in the event of a University delay or closure, is expected to report for scheduled shift unless otherwise notified.
Description of Duties
ACCESS SERVICES (Circulation and ILL) :
Responsible for the overall operation of Access Services during the daytime, including, but not necessarily limited to, greeting patrons; providing directional assistance; explaining and enforcing policies and guidelines that enable patrons to use the building and its resources productively, appropriately, and safely; responding to patron concerns; problem-solving; making appropriate referrals; and circulating materials. ( NOTE : Responsibility for the overall operation of Access Services typicallytransfers to the Evening Circulation Supervisor around 1500, but this will depend on circumstances (e.g., appointments, illness, etc.). It is essential for the Daytime and Evening Circulation Supervisors to regularly communicate and cooperate to ensure smooth operations.)
Responsible for supervising student employees in Circulation, including onboarding, training, scheduling, and assigning work, during the dayshift.
Responsible for coordinating work with the Evening Circulation Supervisor.
Responsible for providing basic assistance to patrons in using collections and materials and basic assistance to patrons in using associated equipment such as microform reader / printers, photocopiers, scanners, and computers, while making appropriate referrals to library faculty, technology staff, and other library and university units.
Responsible for maintaining the Reserve Collection. This includes identifying and inputting materials into Alma, removing materials as necessary, and serving as the library's liaison to the faculty who requested materials to be placed on reserve.
Searches overdue material, clears patron records, and clears fines and blocks as necessary.
In cooperation with the Evening Circulation Supervisor and the Evening Circulation Assistant, makes and posts signs in the library to keep library patrons informed-for example, to indicate a change in library hours.
Assists with the creation of library displays.
Assists with planning and set-up of library events.
Assists the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Coordinator, as needed, in operating an efficient interlibrary loan system for the CU Libraries by participating in the verification of bibliographic information through both computerized and print sources; helping to locate appropriate lenders; and transmitting requests for material to them in an effective and timely manner.
Assists with monitoring the chat service, answering basic chat questions, and referring patrons to the appropriate library faculty and staff when necessary.
Assists, as needed, with updating Andruss Library webpages-for example, to inform the public of upcoming changes in Andruss Library hours. For webpage updates that involve or directly affect other CU Libraries, this person will cooperate with other members of the CU Libraries Website group.
Responsible for resetting passwords unique to the library for Community Borrowers.
Responsible for the Union Equalization List-for example, when there is overtime to be offered and assigned, this person maintains the equalization spreadsheet.
Responsible for making sure that all supplies necessary to maintain daily operations in Circulation are stocked and available.
In times of staff shortage, incumbent's first priority is to staff the Circulation Desk.
E-RESOURCES ACCESS & TECHNICAL ISSUES :
Provides basic technical support and performs basic troubleshooting as a member of the E-Resources Access & Technical Issues Group. This work will be done in cooperation with other members of the Group, as instructed by the E-Resources Librarian(s) of the CU Libraries and / or the Directors of the CU Libraries.
OTHER :
Cooperates with colleagues across all Commonwealth University (CU) campuses to ensure smooth operation of CU Libraries.
Contacts Facilities and / or Campus Police in emergencies-for example, reporting a burst water line that presents an immediate danger to library collections, patrons, and / or staff.
Decision Making
Based on established policies and guidelines, the person in this position responds immediately to patron concerns. Should the patron concern remain unresolved, the person in this position refers the patron to the appropriate library staff, faculty, or Director. In matters of policy or procedural changes, decisions are made in consultation with the members of the CU Libraries Access Services Group, and, when needed, with the Assistant Directors and Director of the CU Libraries.
Fiscal Responsibility
Assists with accepting payments of fines and fees at the Circulation Desk.
Assists with completing deposits, maintaining check log, and maintaining cash receipt log.
Supervisory Responsibility
Coordinates and supervises student work at the Circulation Desk during the daytime.
Assigns daytime staffing at the Circulation Desk via a shared calendar.
Minimum Requirements Profile
A bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
N / A
Applicant Rating Criteria
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential Functions
1. Sitting - 80%; walking - 10%; standing - 10%
2. Working indoors - 95% and Outdoors (for errands) - 5%
3. Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds
4. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds.
5. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder
6. Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects
7. Basic math skills and reading skills including understanding written documents
8. Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents
9. Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking
10. Keyboard skills
Posting Detail Information
Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
03 / 04 / 2025
Close Date mm-dd-yyyy
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Background Clearances
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A : Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.
Diversity Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by :
Title IX / Clery
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website : . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone : (215) 656-6010; Fax : (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA
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