About The Role

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Working Title

Library Technician-Acquisitions & Billing / Library Technician

Institution

Century College

Classification Title

Library Technician

Bargaining Unit / Union

207: AFSCME - Technical

City

White Bear Lake

FLSA

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Employment Condition

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range

$21.73 - $31.12

Job Description

Position Purpose

This position exists to support and assist the faculty librarians in a variety of ways. The Library Technician plays an important role in public service through a thorough knowledge of the library collections. This Tech provides primary work in acquisitions, budget maintenance, and public service. This position works directly with the Acquisitions Librarian to maintain the library budget.

Position Responsibilities

Acquisitions which include:
Receive all items into the library against purchase orders
Confirm orders and prices
Track invoices
Order and organize office supplies
Distribute titles to Cataloging Techs
Public Service / Staffing the Circulation Desk
Budget Maintenance and Billing
Maintain and update the internal library calendar, including the calendar of circulation desk coverage.
Archives / Under the direction of the Librarians, serve as primary technician for work related to the library’s archival material.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $21.73 - $30.20/hour.

(DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)

The shift differential for employees working before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M. shall be two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) per hour for all hours worked before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of library classification system(s) and standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in locating materials and conducting research.
Ability to:
Apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems sufficient to create tracking for new print and on-print library acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials
Operate personal computers, use various software and web-based applications, and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog information, word-process documents, complete forms and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied educational levels and backgrounds; to train, direct and evaluate work of student clerical staff; and to assist the professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to library policy and procedures.

Physical Requirement: Occasional lifting of 10-30 pounds to handle print books and boxes of print books.

Preferred Qualification

AA or AS degree in Library Science or related field.
Library Science coursework with training or experience in library science
Experience with online library catalogs and databases
Basic knowledge of bookkeeping
Familiarity with basic spreadsheet creation and maintenance for budgeting purposes
Interview skills
Research skills
Typing/data entry skills
Customer service experience
Willingness to participate in training to keep informed on current college issues and library developments
Demonstrate knowledge of and an interest in diverse cultures and populations

Other Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Thursday 10:30am – 7:00pm & Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No - this position is 100% in-person.

Application Procedure

All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Minnesota State Main Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants - Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials.

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the Minnesota State Workday Career Site for External Applicants

to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.

Please upload the following documents to your application.

Cover letter/letter of interest.
Current resume.

You can upload the required application documents under the cover letter/resume section with a maximum total of 5 documents. If you have more than that then they will need to combine documents to upload. Photographs do not download with the rest of your application documents, so please make sure all your documents are PDF or Word documents.

These documents should be word documents or PDF (no jpeg) and are required for your application to be considered complete so not attaching all the required documentation will not allow you to move forward in the process.

Candidates having issues with job applications (i.e., unable to apply) or needing accommodations can email: careers@minnstate.edu . Inquiries about application status or general questions about the position should be directed to jobs@century.edu

For additional information about the application process, go to our Employment page on our main Century College site, https://www.century.edu/home/employment/ , click on Current Employment Opportunities for more information.

Minnesota State does not authorize the use of E‑Verify for employment purposes, and Century is unable to consider candidates who require employment sponsorship, as the associated costs are prohibitive for the college.

About

Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve nearly 18,000 credit and non-credit students every year.

We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training .

With various student support and student life opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community.

As a “community” college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.

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To learn more about Century College or Minnesota State, visit https://www.century.edu/ or www.minnstate.edu

For questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at jobs@century.edu

Notice of Annual Security Report Availability: Century College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the Century College Department of Public Safety website at https://www.century.edu/home/public-safety If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can contact the Century College Department of Public Safety on East Campus room E1411 or by calling 651-444-2910.

Link to Century College’s Non-Discrimination Statement

https://www.century.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.