STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: LIBRARY
TECHNICIAN II
Class Code: 5736-13
Date Established: 12-29-04
Occupational
Code: 1-2-3
Date of Last Revision: 03-24-06
BASIC PURPOSE: To provide
oversight of subordinate Library Technicians and other library staff in the
provision of library services.
CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Provides oversight
supervision of other employees doing related or similar work, including
assigning job duties, providing training instructions and the scheduling of
library work assignments.
·
Ensures coverage of
all scheduled shifts by subordinate staff.
·
Performs check out/in
materials via electronic devices, computer, sensitizing or desensitizing books,
videos, CD, DVD, and other library materials.
·
Gathers statistical
data of library usage for the Director’s decision making needs.
·
Trains circulation
personnel in order to provide accurate customer service.
·
Makes accommodations
to supervisor regarding policies, procedures, productivity and budget needs .
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DISTINGUISHING
FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill
in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions OR in operating
machines for a variety of different purposes.
Knowledge: Requires
knowledge of business practices and procedures or technical training in a craft
or trade, including working from detailed instructions, to apply knowledge in a
variety of practical situations.
Impact: Requires
responsibility for contributing to immediate, ongoing agency objectives by
facilitating the direct provision of services to the public or other state
agencies. Errors at this level
result in inaccurate reports or invalid test results and require a significant
investment of time and resources to detect.
Supervision: Requires
direct supervision of other employees doing related or similar work, including
scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work for accuracy, performance
appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position vacancies.
Working
Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job
elements and little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical
Demands: Requires light work, including
continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time
as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires
explaining facts, interpreting situations, or advising individuals of
alternative or appropriate courses of action. This level also requires interviewing or eliciting
information form state employees or members of the general public.
Complexity: Requires a
combination of job functions to establish facts, to draw daily operational
conclusions, or to solve practical problems. This level also requires providing a variety of alternative
solutions where only limited standardization exists.
Independent
Action: Requires a range of choice in applying
a number of technical or administrative policies under general direction and
making routine decisions or in recommending modifications in work procedures
for approval by supervisor.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's
degree from a recognized college or technical institute with 16 credits in
library science, business management or computer science. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Two years of
experience in library support services.
Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for
one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: None required.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Some knowledge of library techniques,
systems and procedures. Some
knowledge of sources of reference and bibliographical material. Ability to use and explain the library
facilities, including catalogs and other reference aids. Ability to deal effectively with
volunteers and non-professional staff in instructing them in the use of the
library. Ability to present ideas
effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with patients and personnel of the institution. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER
STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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