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

• 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

• Staff the Circulation Desk. 

• Maintain the internal library spreadsheet to support the management of library expenditures.

• Enter and maintain library expenditure data in the library management system.

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.

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 ? Friday 8:00am ? 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Correct Salary Range

$21.04 - $29.24/hour

Application Procedure

To bid on this position, an employee of Century College must currently work in a Library Technician position in a different shift. To bid, please submit a written request (email is sufficient) to Kim Claggett, in Human Resources.

Internal Applicants

All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into 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

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site 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.

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 (unable to apply) or needing accommodations can email: careers@minnstate.edu . Inquiries about application status 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.

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 over 16,500 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

About Century College

At Century College, we are passionate about our mission and the role we play in transforming our students' lives, our communities, and the broader world. As a college of the community, we serve a variety of important roles, including transfer preparation, occupational preparation, business and industry training, continuing education, and personal enrichment?each of which we believe is critical in supporting our community and developing a strong and resilient workforce and populace.In doing this work, we are committed to partnering with the individuals, organizations, and K-12 institutions in our community, to ensure that we remain accessible and provide a clear pathway to higher education for our increasingly diverse and underserved populations.At the center of our mission is the success of our students. We believe that this success is about more than just "the numbers," public accountability, and meeting or exceeding benchmarks.It?s about people?transforming their lives, and helping them to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities that can, in turn, transform their families and their broader communities.In fulfilling this mission, we are committed to sustaining rigor in our wo...rk?holding high standards and expectations for both our students and for ourselves, and approaching our work with compassion?working with integrity and caring, accepting people where they are and moving them forward without sacrificing standards or expectations.

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