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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a lLibrary Technician 1 in the Library to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of department head or other staff member of higher rank.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Lead student workers as assigned.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability

• Generous vacation and sick-time plans

• Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)

• Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members

• Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas

• State of the art facility and campus environments

• Progressive leadership and educational development programs available

Schedule: 40 hrs per wk, .Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 6:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid meal break

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Leads student workers

• Back up for student workers when needed

• Maintains the training and procedure manual

• Utilizes Alma (the integrated library system) and One Search (the library catalog) to register patrons, answer questions, and solve problems

• Explains library policies and complex procedures to patrons

• Answers and routes telephone calls

• Informs and helps patrons with printing, copying, and scanning

• Helps with bookstack maintenance and space utilization projects

• Manages Information Desk files, lists, records, and statistics

• Uses data visualization software to visualize statistics when required

• Back up for other Information Desk functions and staff as needed

• Attends workshops and seminars

• Learns new technologies as adopted by the library and provides support for those technologies

• Helps with outreach initiatives as directed by the Outreach Librarian

• Performs related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of library science techniques and practices

• Experience in public services, preferably in a college or university library

• Considerable computer skills including MS Office Suite, and information systems

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Oral and written communication skills

• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records

• Ability to follow complex instructions

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience involving a variety of library functions

SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED

College training in Library Science may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associates Degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge of library science techniques and practices

• Knowledge of library resources and equipment

• Experience with an integrated library system

• B.A. from an accredited institution

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

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