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Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports various operations related to the collection lifecycle, system technologies, and data collection within the Technical Services department at the Aurora Public Library system.

 

• Assist with processing incoming materials/content, including physical books/AV materials, e-content, and tech devices.
• Ensure the accuracy cataloging records, including updating and loading records in the ILS.
• Support collection maintenance efforts, such as weeding and re-balancing the collection.
• Assist with updating web content in the OPAC.
• Run departmental reports on a routine basis and record data.
• Provide support to the catalog and collection librarians and assists with special projects as needed.
• Assist with the selection of materials.
• Provide backup for ILL and mailroom (receiving shipments).
• Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
  

Experience:

• 1 year of library experience.

Preferred: 

• Experience and use of ILS software.
• Knowledge of collection management processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS.

Knowledge:  

• Routine software and business applications, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases
• Integrated library systems software and web applications library operations and functions.

Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, peers and library staff at all levels, citizens, library users; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Use general office equipment
• Perform mathematical calculations, is adept at MS Excel or other spreadsheet software;
• Work shifts primarily Monday – Friday between 8:00 – 5:00, some evening and weekend shifts as needed.

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, time management and organizational skills.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications:

• None