Employment at the Library

As a member of the staff, the Library Services Technician will engage in customer service duties that support the teaching and research needs of our users.

Responsibilities: Specific tasks include assisting patrons at the shared service desk, stacks maintenance, managing the assignment of study rooms and lockers, monitoring the building for security matters, opening or closing the building as needed, and providing training and directions to library student assistants.        

The candidate will perform library services efficiently, serving library users courteously, promptly, and in accordance with the Public Services Division's values of approachability, cooperation, diversity and inclusion, professionalism, and excellent quality of work.

Required Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two years of experience directly related to the primary duties of this position: customer service, and experience working in a team environment. 

•  Ability to work independently and exercise initiative in applying rules, procedures, and instructions.

• Ability to work professionally with diverse individuals

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft or Google Suite applications (e.g. Google Docs, Gmail, and Google Calendar).

• Experience using an Integrated Library System 

• Experience working with or serving college-age populations 

• Knowledge and familiarity with classification systems used in libraries 

In addition to a resume, upload a statement discussing your knowledge of the nature and functions of libraries, working in a team-based environment, and interacting with diverse populations. Individuals who progress in the search will be asked to provide contact information of a supervisor and other personal or professional references. 

This is a full-time position Tuesday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

To apply for this position and to learn more, please visit the UMBC Jobs site. 

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $39,232 and has 11 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

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Responsibilities: 

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare cash receipt documentation for daily deposit.

• Process invoices in UMBC PAW for Library Serials and Monographs daily.

• Back up to Business Service Specialist with transactions recorded in Aleph.

• Staff will process requisitions, contracts, and payment requests for all Library Departments.

• Process payment using the UMBC purchasing card while maintaining backup documentation.

• Process all Library supply orders using the purchasing card or PAW system.

• Complete reconciliation for Library Revolving and Library Gallery transactions.

• Monitoring transactions and budget for accuracy.

• Serve as a P-Card reallocator to the Gallery staff.

• Shipping and receiving postage using UPS world-ship for Library departments.

• Will supervise Student Assistant and Accounting Clerk.

• High School Diploma

• 4 Years of Accounting Clerical Experience

• Must be skilled in performing mathematical computations, operating a calculator and utilizing analytical techniques to reconcile financial data.

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques and accounting standards.

• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work independently with little supervision

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

In addition to a resume, please upload a cover letter and three professional references. For best consideration, submit your application before October 14, 2022.

To apply and learn more about this position, please visit the UMBC Jobs site.