Acquisitions Technician and Book Buzz Coordinator

Salary: $18.75 - $21.25 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39485
Agency: 710 Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
Unit: 3510 DHA Lib Support/Govt Info
Opening Date: 11/13/2023
Closing Date: 12/8/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Kathy Thiriot | 801.538.4624 | kthiriot@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: 250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
Job Description
Acquisitions Technician and Book Buzz Coordinator (Library Tech III)
The Utah State Library's Library Resources Program is seeking an applicant with excellent technical service skills to be the library's Acquisitions Technician and Book Buzz Coordinator. The Technician will be responsible for acquisitions, which includes creating purchase orders, ordering materials for the State Library collection, as well as for some of the bookmobiles, and coding and submitting invoices for payment. As Book Buzz Coordinator, the technician will be responsible for receiving and scheduling requests for book sets, shipping book sets out to requesting libraries and Book groups, building relationships with Book Buzz patrons, and assisting in promoting the Book Buzz program.
Wage Range: $18.75 - $21.25
Job Status: Full Time
Principle Duties
The Technician will be able to:

• Order and purchase library materials
• Create invoices and purchase orders for library purchases
• Maintain and create files for record keeping systems
• Sort, label, file and retrieve documents, or other materials
• Prepare reports and other documents
• Backup other technical services staff as needed
• Provide administrative support and attend staff meetings
• Provide information or direct callers and visitors to appropriate individuals
• Enter and update data in computer systems
• Access databases to obtain various kinds of information

The Ideal Candidate
The best person for this position is someone who:

• Has excellent organization abilities.
• Is strongly committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Is dedicated to contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Is flexible and open to change
• Is able to build professional relationships with patrons
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and positively both verbally and in writing
• Is an experienced user of personal computers, online systems, and software including Google apps, web browsers, and Microsoft Office
• Reads, writes, and speaks English

Preference may be given to those with library acquisitions experience.
Why You Should Join Our TeamWe make a difference in peoples' lives every day. The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. We have an extremely competitive total compensation package that you can learn about We offer excellent benefits, a positive work environment, a work-life balance through paid time off allowing you to spend more time with your family, and fabulous co-workers (if we do say so ourselves).
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Supplemental Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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Regarding the above question, if applicable, please identify the name of the system(s) used and your skill level.
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