Library RFID Technician

Our mission at Backstage Library Works is to provide high-quality, cost-effective professional services that preserve, organize, describe, and connect you to the world’s knowledge.

Position Title:Library RFID Technician

Department: Collection Management Services

Direct Supervisor: On-site Project Manager

Wage: $19.00 per hour

Location: Dover, DE

Position Type: Full-time, temporary

Start Date: January 16, 2024

Job Description
Backstage Library Works is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Library RFID Technician. As a Library RFID Technician, you will work alongside a project team applying new barcodes and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to items within multiple school libraries. This will involve pulling books from their shelves, updating their barcode information in their catalog record, applying a new RFID tag to them, encoding that tag according to processing guidelines, and replacing the books back onto their shelves in the same order they were pulled. The Library RFID technician is expected to maintain achievable production goals while ensuring high-quality results.

Schedule & Compensation
This full-time, temporary position entails working 40 hours per week with one 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute paid breaks. The schedule for this role is Monday – Friday and hours will typical be standard first shift hours, but may vary depending on your specific library branch assignment. This project/position is expected to conclude sometime during the week of February 26 - March 1, 2024. Compensation for the Library RFID Technician position is set at $19.00 per hour.
Primary Responsibilities

• Follow proper materials handling guidelines to ensure the preservation of library materials.
• Accurately scan new barcodes into catalog records and apply those barcodes to books according to provided barcoding guidelines.
• Apply and encode RFID tags to library materials according to provided tagging guidelines.
• Operate equipment in accordance with approved procedures and project guidelines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills including typing, web browsing, and file management.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks consistently and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tasks.
• Professional attitude and excellent work ethic.
• Reliable transportation for commuting to the workplace.

Preferred Additional Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in a related field.
• Experience working in a library environment.
• Experience in a production-oriented setting, demonstrating efficiency and meeting deadlines.

A comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dover, DE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person