University Library Technician

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The James

E. Shepard Memorial Library provides resources and services that support the University’s educational, research, cultural, and public service objectives. This mission strengthens NCCU’s mission by providing students (e.g., on-campus, distance, graduate, and professional) with physical space, resources, specialized personnel, and services to engage in teaching and research. The Library and other libraries collaborate with various academic units to ensure the holistic development of NCCU students across academic and professional programs.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support and assistance to library patrons with daily access to the many resources available at the James

E. Shepard Memorial Library. The incumbent will work as part of the Research and Instructional Services team, which includes Research and Instructional Services, Government Documents and Interlibrary Loan. The person in this position will help with receiving, filing, and shelving library materials and government documents. In addition, the person will assist patrons in locating and accessing library resources, help with weeding our collection, answer and refer questions to librarians as needed, and will check out/in library materials.

The position maintains a comprehensive knowledge of library policies and enforces these policies as needed and works a flexible work schedule that includes both day and evening. The person is expected to provide services at other library locations on campus as needed.

• Working knowledge of circulation processes such as check in/checkout.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of shelf reading, shelving, and inventory.
• Knowledge of preparing monthly reports that include monthly statistics, professional development activities, and university service.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to assist students with the use of library databases and print resources and government documents.
• Train work‑study students to work in the Government Documents Department and comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety.
• Work independently with little or no supervision; take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion.
• Make decisions by interpreting and analyzing information.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize workflow; work flexible schedules.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills with great interpersonal skills.

• High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in library services, office support, or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.; some night and/or weekend work is required.

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