Library Technician - Research Support - Utah State University

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 benefitsADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023