Library Technician, Information Services Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Library Technician, Information Services Shreve Memorial Library•4.3 Shreveport, LA Job Details Part-time From $17.50 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Tuition reimbursement On-the-job training Qualifications Customer service High school diploma or GED Presentation skills Entry level Integrated library system Full Job Description SUMMARY Under periodic supervision, the Library Technician•Information Services provides a variety of public service functions, including assisting patrons, managing materials, and supporting library programs. This role requires frequent customer interaction, knowledge of current technology, and the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently. Employees receive on-the-job training and perform related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualification(s) High school diploma OR equivalent. Preferred Qualification(s) Paid library work experience. Paid customer service work experience involving frequent public interactions. Experience planning and/or presenting programs to appropriate audiences utilizing books, crafts and other activities. Highly Desired Qualification(s) Successful completion of college coursework.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of current technology. Ability to learn and use integrated library systems, services, and resources and assist patrons with using library services and resources. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, library policies and procedures. Ability to plan and present programs to targeted audience. Ability to establish positive relationships with patrons and staff. Ability to create and maintain pleasant impressions of the library.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, twist, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, squat, kneel, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Employee must frequently push and/or pull loaded book carts weighing up to 75 pounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary assignment will be in the Information Services Department, but will be cross-trained to assist in other departments as needed.

Public Services:

Performs reference, readers’ advisory, youth services, circulation, outreach and/or special collection duties; assists patrons with material selection and the use of other library equipment, services, and/or special collections; answers routine questions; takes interlibrary loan requests; assists patrons in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications and hardware configuration; conducts computer classes; plans and/or provides programming to various target audiences; conducts and attends community outreach programs; plans and/or participates in system-wide outreach activities for targeted audiences; promotes library services and fosters positive relationships with community organizations and/or schools; gives library tours; coordinates displays and promotional signage; answers telephone; charges, discharges and renews library materials; registers new borrowers; updates registration records; pulls and processes request materials; empties book drop; assists with filing & sorting; shelves library materials; straightens library materials on shelves; reads shelves for proper order; searches for lost library materials; processes incoming materials; assesses and collects fees and payments; makes change for patrons.

Finances:

Counts Miscellaneous Receipts on a rotational basis and prepares money and reports to be sent to SML Financial Assistant.

Collection Development:

Reads reviews and offers suggestions to Acquisitions staff for selection of branch-appropriate materials; weeds collection on an on-going basis.

Reports :

Assists in the preparation of reports and maintenance of records.

Professional Development:

Attends staff meetings; meets quarterly with supervisor for work review meeting; attends other meetings as necessary. This position requires travel to other locations for work, meetings and training.

Facility Management:

Opens and/or closes building in the absence of the manager and assistant manager.

Other:

Performs other duties as required.

PRESENT SCHEDULE

[subject to change]: Monday•

Wednesday:

4:00 p.m.•8:00 p.m.

Saturday:

9:00 a.m.•6:00 p.m. (with a 1-hour paid lunch) May be asked to work a Sunday shift as needed.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

May 18, 2025

STARTING DATE:

Two (2) weeks after selection

SALARY:

$17.50/hour + benefits

BENEFITS

Vacation, sick leave, personal time off, personal day(s), plus 15 paid holidays per year. Tuition reimbursement available for job specific courses. Robust professional development opportunities for career growth and development. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. The State of Louisiana Revised Statute 15:587.1.1 requires fingerprinting by local law enforcement and background checks by the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information and will be conducted on a yearly basis. A mandatory full day orientation is part of the new hire process; these orientations are on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Our facilities are non-smoking. 05.12.25