Library Technician
Do you enjoy being proactive, having variety in your day-to-day schedule, and supporting others? The North Dakota State Library is hiring a Library Technician to assist departments throughout the library in their vital tasks.
Your attention to detail, dependability, and adaptability will actively contribute to the success of the North Dakota State Library as we strive to strengthen and enhance ND libraries, connect people to reliable resources, and ignite lifelong learning.
What You’ll Do
You will support the mission of the North Dakota State Library by:
- Assisting digitization efforts by scanning items in the physical collection
- Performing OCR (Optical Character Recognition) correction of scanned items
- Transcribing items for the Digital Horizons project
- Providing support for State Documents cataloging
- Participating in outreach for the State Library’s Talking Books program, including preparing items for targeted mailings
- Providing occasional backup for the Patron Services Division
What You Will Bring (Minimum Qualifications)
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-starting. You value accuracy, communicate clearly, and enjoy variety in your day-to-day work. You will have:
- Foundational technology skills
- Comfort working in multiple systems and learning new technology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively seek out projects
- Ability to read cursive handwriting
To be considered for this position, you must have a high school diploma or GED.
What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)
- Previous experience working in a library
- Experience with scanning/digitization
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Experience in support roles
- Familiarity with metadata schema
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At NDSL, you will be a vital part of a team that serves all North Dakotans by providing pathways to knowledge and opportunities. We value service, collaboration, and accessibility. In this role, you will assist the growth NDSL’s digitization program, expanding access to a variety of historic documents, as well as assist in a variety of library duties in service of our mission.
Compensation & Location
- Work Style: Hybrid; can telecommute up to two days per week after successful completion of probationary period
- Shift: Monday – Friday, flexible scheduling available between the hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm
- Hiring Salary: $3,425/month
Get to Know Us
Learn more about our mission and vision at library.nd.gov
Ready to Apply?
Submit your application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59pm CT on the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If selected for an interview, three work-related references must also be provided.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State Library does not provide visa sponsorships.
Questions or Accommodations?
Contact Allie Suko, Human Resources and Fiscal Associate
[email protected] | 701.328.3499
About Team ND
“Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
