Library Technician

Library Technician - 529867

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Library/Research/Scientific

Closing at: Aug 3 2026 - 22:55 CDT

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

Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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: Performs database maintenance for withdraws, reinstatements, relinking, adding volumes/copies and some backstage reports in an integrated library system (Voyager, FOLIO, etc.). Performs basic search functions in EBSCO's discovery interface. Performs basic operations using bibliographic databases like OCLC. May support the work of metadata librarians. Utilizes OCLC for cataloging and metadata. Utilizes a variety of tools to edit records prior to importing (MarcEdit, etc.). Provides supervision of student workers. May approve timesheets for student workers. Utilizes systems to track statistics for production and to update progress on projects. Coordinates with Access Services Staff as well as Archival Facility Staff for transfer of items to various library locations and for assistance in cataloging and metadata questions.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of library experience; OR associate's degree or higher and some library experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of local practices incorporating national standards for Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) records. Knowledge of relationships between bibliographic, holdings, and item records and their effect on patron access. Knowledge of enhanced cataloging processes, like call number and subject heading assignment. Knowledge of the catalog module relationships with acquisitions and circulation functions. Knowledge and understanding of technology (MARC formats, LC call numbers, LCSH subject headings and assignment, AACR2, RDA, and other national cataloging standards). Knowledge and understanding of processes for importing large files of records on a weekly or monthly basis for batch editing. Knowledge and understanding of Voyager for importing records into the cataloging module. Ability to handle domestic and foreign language materials. Knowledge and understanding of how to interpret items in non-English languages and scripts and how to enter data correctly into OCLC.

Preferred Qualifications: Library cataloging, copy cataloging of added volumes, and database maintenance in a standard online library catalog experience. Knowledge of name and series authorities.

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 any 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. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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