| Location | Palmer, AK |
Interlibrary Loans and Circulation Technician
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"Opportunities Start Here" is more than a slogan at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Matanuska-Susitna College (Mat-Su College); it is our mission. We are committed to helping students turn their educational goals into achievable realities.
Looking for a position with full benefits, fantastic co-workers, and just the right balance between variety and routine? Want to help shape the next generation? Have a passion for libraries? The Mat-Su College Library is looking for an Interlibrary Loans and Circulation Technician.
This key position supports the effective operation of the library by ensuring the smooth operation of circulation services, facilitating the flow of materials between the library and other libraries, providing reference assistance to library patrons, and assisting with collection maintenance projects.
Library staff take turns covering Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters. This usually works out to one Saturday per month. It may also be necessary to cover evening hours on rare occasions.
The ideal candidate is someone with previous library work experience in circulations, reference, and/or interlibrary loans who enjoys working with people. Tact and strong interpersonal skills are necessary. Previous experience with Sirsi Workflows, CLC, WorldShare, database searching, and inter-library courier system operations is desirable.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School graduation and two years of library experience with training in public services, circulation, &/or interlibrary loan, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Position Details:
This position is located on the Matanuska-Susitna College campus in Palmer, Alaska. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 76, based on education and experience.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.
To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.
️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Veronica Rodriguez, HR Coordinator, at vmrodriguez5@alaska.edu.
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