Library Technician – Research Support

Library Technician – Research Support

Requisition ID: 2024-8307
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Other
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
College: University Libraries
Department: Library Public Services
Advertised Salary: Minimum of $37,000, plus excellent benefits

Overview
Join the USU Libraries as a Library Technician for Research Support. As a member of the Public Services Department, the Library Technician contributes to support for USU faculty, staff, and students to publish and preserve their research and make it globally accessible. In this role you will work with a team of library staff and student employees to support data services, the institutional repository (IR), open educational resources (OER), and other critical library programs and services.

This position reports to the head of Research Publishing and Impact, and is a 2-year, temporary full-time position eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of paid leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution of 14.2% (without an employee contribution) into your retirement. For more benefit information please visit our Benefits Website.

Responsibilities

Assist with workflows and documentation for various projects related to data, IR, and OER
Provide support for requests from patrons
Oversee data entry and quality control
Contribute to assessment efforts through data collection and tracking
Hire, train, and supervise student employees
Provide user support including technical troubleshooting
Contribute to maintenance of content for website
Collaborate with colleagues and library-wide teams to support a variety of projects and activities

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree or two years of related experience
Demonstrated organizational skills, including keen attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines and complete work assignments with limited supervision
Ability to work collegially in a team environment and to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to experiment with new tools and technologies
Demonstrated ability to manage change and remain flexible regarding work assignments
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with supervision and training
Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office
Experience working in a higher education setting
Project management experience including work with Airtable or other project management tools

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary
Minimum of $37,000, plus excellent benefits

ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature… For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the universitys academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran,
or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).