TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Library Collections Associate is responsible for maintenance of the Library’s bibliographic database, for acquiring material, preparing material for circulation and cross-training in all aspects of the department. This position is supervised by the Library Collections Department Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

The Library Collections Associate is primarily responsible for maintaining Library’s database and for acquiring and preparing material for circulation.
Duties may include:

Handling Interlibrary loan requests
Receiving materials
Preparing materials for circulation
Accessing and manipulating multiple databases
Placing orders for materials
Entering, editing, and deleting MARC records in database
Participating in cross-training
Supervising staff
Managing the department in the absence of the Manager
Assisting with paperwork and reports
Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

See attached forms

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to handle multiple detailed tasks quickly and accurately
Knowledge and skills in working with computers & office/AV equipment

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

High school graduate or equivalent required
Library experience preferred
College courses preferred
Experience with MARC record format preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must work evening and weekend hours on a regular basis and substitute as needed
Valid VA driver’s license OR reliable transportation to and from work
Subject to a six-month probationary period
May require additional training outside the normal work day

FLSA-Non-exempt

July 18, 1997