Intra-department Library Processing Technician

INTRA-DEPARTMENT

JOB OPENING CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #209: Library Processing Technician

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Library

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Public Library

HIRING SALARY: $14.00/hour

PAY GRADE: Temporary

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-Time

DAYS WORKED: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends

HOURS WORKED: Approximately 20-25 hours per week, occasional weekends and evenings

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Thursday, November 20th, 2025

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the general direction of the Technical Services Coordinator; training and instruction may be provided by Library Catalogers as assigned by the Technical Services Coordinator.

Learns and maintains a working knowledge of the library's integrated library system (ILS) and various library related software, applications and their processes.

Learns MARC format to assist with copy cataloging.

Assists in maintaining the library's bibliographic database, i.e. searching, adding, and modifying bibliographic, serial and item records.

Schedules and analyzes reports using the library's integrated system.

May assist in batch importing and exporting bibliographic records utilizing various library related software.

Assists in acquisition duties, i.e. preparing acquisitions slips, receiving shipments and checking in materials.

Prepares and processes new materials including books, audiovisual materials, periodicals and newspapers.

Checks the processing of materials, i.e. barcodes, spine labels, book jackets, etc.

Receives incoming mail, sorts and distributes mail to appropriate personnel.

Receives damaged materials and assists in mending and repairing.

Assists in preparing library materials to be removed from the library's collection including donated materials for the book sale; involves scanning barcodes, stamping, sorting and boxing materials.

Performs clerical duties such as filing, scanning and copying.

May perform other basic duties in technical services, other areas of the library as necessary.

Accuracy, detail-oriented, flexibility, team player, and strong customer service skills are vital in this position.

Keeps supervisors and trainers fully and timely informed of pertinent activities.

Works independently, quietly and efficiently, minimal social interaction. Adapts to changes in workload when needed.

Communicates courteously and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public on all age levels and cultural backgrounds.

Maintains absolute confidentiality and privacy of patron records and work-related issues.

Understands and follows written and/or verbal instructions.

Participates and attends staff trainings, daily shows, programs, and other training sessions of the library as directed.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Complies with all Technical Services' guidelines, library procedures and policies and the City guidelines, rules, regulations, procedures and policies.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, which includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Background check is required.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety Program.

Valid New Mexico (or state of current residency) driver's license with acceptable driving record.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college desirable.

Previous library experience required.

Strong working knowledge of personal computer operations, and with commonly used applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, Google software and the internet.

Ability to learn and use the Dewey Decimal Classification system effectively.

Ability to type 40 wpm or at a rate sufficient to perform duties of job and enter data accurately.

Must have strong work ethic, initiative, ability to work independently, be attentive to detail and perform duties efficiently.

Must be able to communicate effectively with others, both in writing and verbally.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Must be able to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, meet quality and quantity standards and be flexible with work assignments.

Must be able to follow verbal and/or written instructions.

Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends for special library events.

Ability to learn to use the tools and equipment listed, including the library's online catalog and automation system and use them effectively to perform assigned duties.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Library's online catalog and automation system, personal computer and applicable software, book carts, telephone, scanner, and various printers, keyboard, copy machine, paper cutter, laminating machine, two-way radio and automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tool or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, including routinely push fully-loaded book carts requiring up to 25 pounds of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

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