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Edmonds College Library and Archives Paraprofessional 3 - Circulation and Collections Technician in Lynnwood, Washington
*Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.
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*Library and Archives Paraprofessional 3 - Circulation and Collections Technician *
SALARY: $40,716 - $45,732
LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington
DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Circulation Manager, the Circulation and Collections Technician manages the course reserves, including creating course reserve records for the integrated library system (ILS), Alma, stacks maintenance, and communicating with stakeholders.This position uses the resource sharing systems for interlibrary loan (ILL), runs and analyzes reports, keeps up with system updates, and troubleshoots and resolves problems interlibrary loans. They also have primary responsibility for managing serials acquisitions, including receiving and claiming lost issues, updating holding records in the ILS, and processing serials to make them shelf-ready. This position downloads analytics reports in order to track and make recommendations for the course reserves, ILL, and serials collections. They may cross-train other staff as backup.
The position also provides complex customer service to students, employees, and community members at the circulation desk using established library policies procedures in the ILS. The position also helps other staff in daily circulation functions and related projects.
Edmonds invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.
This is a classified position reporting to the Circulation Manager.
For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by May 9, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Position is opened until filled.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide complex library circulation services;
- Managing the reserves collection and services;
- Processing serials;
- Processing interlibrary loans;
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED, OR equivalent education
At least one year of experience in a library, with focus on customer service
Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skill