Rock Valley College is hiring: Library Assistant/Technical Services in Rockford

Join to apply for the Library Assistant/Technical Services role at Rock Valley College

Position Details

• Position Title: Library Assistant/Technical Services
• Department: Library (LIB)
• Division: College Readiness/Learner Supports (CRL)
• Employee Status: Full-time
• Type: Support Staff Association (SSA-Union)
• Grade: 8
• Salary: $17.73-$19.60 hourly
• FLSA: Non-exempt
• ICCB Classification: Tech/professional
• Issued: December 2019
• Revised: 2-15; 11-19; 10-25
• Priority Application Deadline: October 28, 2025

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Director of Library Services with functional (dotted‑line) work direction on acquisition and cataloging duties from the Technical Services Librarian.

Supervision Exercised: General guidance exercised over student workers.

Job Summary

Performs responsible and varied technical library services in the purchasing, processing, receiving, cataloging, maintenance and retention of library materials. Is also cross‑trained to perform a variety of routine and special project tasks across library departments that support the overall strategic priorities of the library and the users it serves.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Order and process materials for addition to the library collection.
• Perform bibliographic searching using automated tools such as OCLC, GOBI or other information systems to determine if materials are in the collection or on order.
• Prepare and generate orders via acquisitions subsystem of the integrated library system.
• Receive shipments, identify and resolve problems resulting from incorrect or incomplete shipments, process claims, notify requestors, and forward invoices to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Maintain all acquisition files including orders and receipt of orders, cancellations, claims, departmental requests, and invoicing for production of statistical reports as required.
• Initiate and track requisitions in the college financial system (Colleague) working with purchasing and accounting departments to coordinate procedures.
• Provide assistance in cataloging.
• Correspond and communicate with vendors and others.
• Prepare items for circulation and mend damaged library materials.
• Assist with annual inventory of library collection.
• Assist with displays, marketing, outreach activities, and advocating for the library.
• Assist at circulation desk and in collaboration with librarians and library staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Flexible to meet current library hours of operation.
• Align conduct with all values, expectations, and ethics as outlined in the RVC Employee Handbook.
• Regular attendance is expected.
• Using tact and courtesy, establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general library principles, practices, and terminology.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for the processing and maintenance of library materials.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and best practices in libraries.
• Willingness to maintain skills through active participation in appropriate library skills learning experiences.
• Critical thinking and good time management.
• Knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or certificate in a library technical program or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. One year of library work experience is required. Experience with library acquisitions and copy cataloging. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is required. Must possess capacity and willingness to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented, proactive, service environment and have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical library/office environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to push carts of library materials weighing up to 50lbs.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.