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ACRDS Library Technician

Posting Details

Position Number:

102838

Title:

Library Technician III

Functional Title:

ACRDS Library Technician

Category Status:

20-Nonexempt,Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

LIBR-Libraries

Hiring Range Minimum:

41944

Hiring Range Maximum:

50332.8

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position is responsible for ensuring that all firm orders, e-books and print, are processed in a timely and cost effective manner. Order Maintenance and Claiming and documenting workflow and statistics are part of the duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
High School Diploma or GED

Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the primary duties of the position.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the nature and function of libraries, library services, standards, and procedures; of bibliographic tools and records, publishing and publication formats and library information storage and retrieval systems.
Skill in interpreting and applying library policies, and procedures and explaining technical material such as local and national library standards and rules; in using a computer terminal to input and retrieve information; in resolving library technical support problems; in alphabetic and numeric filing; in communicating effectively; in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with library users and staff.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks; supervise and train subordinate personnel; and organize work involving conflicting demands.

Preferences:

Minimum of two years experience in an acquisitions unit.
Experience with acquisition practices and procedures.
Experience in book trade and publishing practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in financial operations and procedures such as: accounting, accounts payable, disbursements, and billing is highly desirable.
Experience with Windows functionality on personal computers for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and library-integrated management systems.
Working experience in Microsoft office and Google Suite.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Must have active and ongoing eligibility to work in the United States and for the University of Maryland. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Required to handle books, lift book boxes up to 30lbs, as well as, push loaded book carts.

Posting Date:

06/08/2023

Closing Date:

06/27/2023

Open Until Filled

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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FUNDING

Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Adelphi, MD

DATE POSTED

June 10, 2023