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Due to a retirement, the Waukee Public Library is looking for a Technical Services Librarian to ensure accurate cataloging, processing, and maintenance of the library’s collection. This role involves managing both physical and digital resources, providing support for library technology, and facilitating delivery services. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS

-Under the guidance of the Technical Services Manager, perform work to maintain Technical Services functions including acquisitions, cataloging, processing, inventory, ILS, print management, and website maintenance. 

-Perform original and copy cataloging of all formats of library materials to facilitate their identification, access and use.

-Processes Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and IA Shares requests including verifying, responding, selecting, shipping or receiving, and tracking requested items.

-Processes physical library materials according to library standards and guidelines.

-Assist with maintenance of the library’s Integrated Library System (ILS), print management system, and website to resolve issues and work to improve functionality. 

-Contributes to the development, upkeep, and management of the library’s collection and online resources. 

-Assist with patron notification communications via email and print mail. 

-Provides basic technology troubleshooting of library equipment and ensures issues are properly reported. 

-Provides quality customer service, readers’ advisory, new patron orientation and ongoing patron education, and answers reference questions. 

-Occasionally serve as staff member in charge, providing leadership to address emergencies, safety issues, and patron feedback.

-Compiles statistics and reports as directed. 

-Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Starting Salary: $30.11 to $32.57 hourly with benefits and IPERS

This position will be a standard 40-hour work week in the library building.

Regular Work Hours:

Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Wednesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm

Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Weekend rotations:

Saturday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm

Closing Date: February 11, 2025 4:00pm CT

Library Website: http://www.waukeepubliclibrary.org

Link for more information and to apply.