Des Moines, IA Library Resources Technician

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled is seeking applicants for the position of Library Resource Technician. This position assists with the daily operations of access services including patron services, circulation, collection maintenance and programming for all ages.

Access Services
Identifies, analyzes and anticipates the needs of patrons; develop courses of action to meet needs by
Managing patron accounts using the library's integrated library system including patron transfer
Assists with the processing of new patron applications and patron transfers
Managing national and state-wide interlibrary loan circulation programs and transactions and reports
Accesses relevant and accurate information to interpret eligibility requirements and apply them to patron application and patron transfers
Provides Reader Advisory services to patrons by conducting reference and reader advisory interviews to guide patrons to reading materials and information resources
Enters patron book lists and requests into the library system
Conduct Audio Book and Braille Duplication on Demand circulation processes ensuring the electronic and audio collections are accessible to patrons
Processing the daily circulation of all library formats including downloading patron requested books, pulling and mailing braille and large print books and the mailing of equipment
Provides high-quality training in the use of specialized formats including digital talking books, digital players, BARD, library's online public catalog and other library services
Assists library patrons by explaining the arrangement and resources of the library and informing patrons of special books or materials to promote an understanding of the library and its resources
Provides reference services for library patrons; locates requested subject information through catalogs, lists, and retrieval systems
Works shifts as needed at the Information Desk
Assists in the integration of information literacy concepts into the full range of library services

Collection Management and Development
Ensures the physical library collections are easily accessible for the public by managing the Braille, Print/Braille and Large Print collections by
Daily re-shelving collection materials
Maintaining Braille, Print/Braille and Large Print collection stacks by adjusting and consolidating
Planning and performing library weeding and conducts shelf shifts in conjunction with weeding
Monitoring condition of the collection and shelving capacity
Processing overdue materials
Creates and analyzes collection use reports
Assist in using online vendor selection and ordering tools, print review, and other sources to make purchasing decisions
Maintains national and state-wide interlibrary loan transactions and reports

Outreach and Education
Participate in Library and Department projects, programs and meetings
Assist Special Services Librarian and/or Youth Librarian in preparing and conducting programs
Participates in the planning and implementation of library programs and outreach as needed
Updates job skills that enhance ability to serve patrons

Benefits:
At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.
To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation or the equivalent from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time professional experience in work requiring research, use of reference sources and people contact, or book/paper preservation or conservation work;
OR
an equivalent combination of the required education and experience, substituting one year of full-time experience for thirty semester hours of education, to a maximum of two years;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to six months of full-time experience as a Library Associate. 

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