City of Richmond
Library Technician, Senior - Hull Street
City of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Library Technician, Senior – Hull Street Branch, Richmond Public Library
The City of Richmond Public Library seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking person to join its team as a Library Technician, Senior. The incumbent will be a self‑motivated individual who is a self‑starter, excellent communicator and listener, team player, problem solver, and most importantly, exudes good customer service. The selected candidate will join a dynamic team focused on delivering excellent, prompt, and accurate services while achieving the mission: Inform, Enrich, Empower. This position is responsible for serving as the lead for circulation services. The schedule includes days, evenings, weekends, Saturday and Sunday on a rotating basis. Responsibilities
Creates, updates and maintains library user records Issues library cards Charges/discharges library materials Plans, directs, and manages daily workflow of circulation functions Provides information to library users by phone and/or in person Prepares periodic and routine financial and statistical reports for the assigned library Directs the return of materials to the proper order on the shelves Assists in training circulation staff and volunteers as directed by the branch manager Tabulates and properly accounts for all monies received by the library branch Accounts for and prepares weekly deposits of all monies received by branch Serves as administrative support lead of an assigned library or unit for daily operations Coordinates and performs office work; oversees work completion Participates in staff development and training when offered and ensures staff participates Collects overdue fines and other fees from customers Performs data entry, enters, maintains, and updates library materials Maintains computer catalog Assists with staffing needs at other locations Performs other related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The incumbent has considerable understanding of library cataloging and classification systems as well as electronic databases and related software application. Basic math and accounting skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, and knowledge of cash register procedures are required. The incumbent follows City Library circulation procedures and policies, demonstrates excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication, and can make decisions on when to charge patrons for damaged materials. Professionalism, courteousness, accurate record keeping, and attention to detail are essential. Minimum Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED Three (3) years of public library related support experience An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements
None Required Preferred Training and Experience
None Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Environmental Hazards
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment. Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, perform repetitive motions, stand, finger, and walk; frequently reach, grasp, lift, pull, and push; and occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, and feel. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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The City of Richmond Public Library seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking person to join its team as a Library Technician, Senior. The incumbent will be a self‑motivated individual who is a self‑starter, excellent communicator and listener, team player, problem solver, and most importantly, exudes good customer service. The selected candidate will join a dynamic team focused on delivering excellent, prompt, and accurate services while achieving the mission: Inform, Enrich, Empower. This position is responsible for serving as the lead for circulation services. The schedule includes days, evenings, weekends, Saturday and Sunday on a rotating basis. Responsibilities
Creates, updates and maintains library user records Issues library cards Charges/discharges library materials Plans, directs, and manages daily workflow of circulation functions Provides information to library users by phone and/or in person Prepares periodic and routine financial and statistical reports for the assigned library Directs the return of materials to the proper order on the shelves Assists in training circulation staff and volunteers as directed by the branch manager Tabulates and properly accounts for all monies received by the library branch Accounts for and prepares weekly deposits of all monies received by branch Serves as administrative support lead of an assigned library or unit for daily operations Coordinates and performs office work; oversees work completion Participates in staff development and training when offered and ensures staff participates Collects overdue fines and other fees from customers Performs data entry, enters, maintains, and updates library materials Maintains computer catalog Assists with staffing needs at other locations Performs other related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The incumbent has considerable understanding of library cataloging and classification systems as well as electronic databases and related software application. Basic math and accounting skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, and knowledge of cash register procedures are required. The incumbent follows City Library circulation procedures and policies, demonstrates excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication, and can make decisions on when to charge patrons for damaged materials. Professionalism, courteousness, accurate record keeping, and attention to detail are essential. Minimum Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED Three (3) years of public library related support experience An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements
None Required Preferred Training and Experience
None Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Environmental Hazards
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment. Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, perform repetitive motions, stand, finger, and walk; frequently reach, grasp, lift, pull, and push; and occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, and feel. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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