Library Technician - 525417

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $16.63 - Midpoint: $19.95 (Hourly N3)

Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:45 pm

Job Summary: The Library Technician provides a wide variety of technical duties and customer assistance in support of library services in an operational unit or section of a university library. Uses library's automation system, various software packages, conventional library materials, and office equipment. May oversee the work of students and volunteers. Exercises judgment in the interpretation and application of library practices, rules, and regulations.

Additional Department Summary: This position is responsible for creating purchase orders in the online system, reconciling department credit card transactions, managing and maintaining POs, supervising student workers or staff, placing firm form or recurring orders, monitoring acquisitions deposit accounts, and approving orders and invoices following established accounting procedures. In addition, this position performs copy-cataloging, advanced cataloging, and metadata remediation as necessary. The Library Technician will work within the Integrated Library System, OCLC, EBSCOnet, GOBI, Concur, and other technologies as necessary to efficiently and effectively complete work.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and five years' experience working in a library setting or office environment. Bachelors degree and three years' experience, Masters degree and two years' experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of tools, cloud-based storage, and collaborative tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with vendors and stakeholders. Ability to learn new systems and workflows.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in library acquisitions or in an accounts payable environment. Familiarity and understanding of basic accounting practices and fund structures, tracking orders and expenditures, and Pcard purchasing procedures. Experience working with a variety of vendors and being able to interpret ordering requests.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster