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Library Technician 3

Reno, NV · On-site

$37K - $47K/yr

The Library Technician 3 serves as a key member of theDeLaMareLibrary team, providing advanced ... including two years of technical level experience performing duties such as copy cataloging ...

Library Technician Salary: $17.48/hr. To provide professional, effective, and efficient assistance ... Two years of formal or informal education, training, or work experience which ensures the ability ...

Job Title Library Technician Salary: $17.48/hr. To provide professional, effective, and efficient ... Two years of formal or informal education, training, or work experience which ensures the ability ...

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How much do library technician ii jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for library technician ii in the United States is $20.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a library technician II?

Library Technician II positions are mid-level support roles in libraries, where individuals assist librarians with daily operations, including cataloging materials, helping patrons find information, processing library items, and maintaining records. They often supervise or train entry-level staff and may take on more specialized tasks such as managing interlibrary loans or supporting digital resource systems. These technicians work in public, academic, or special libraries and play a key role in ensuring smooth library functions.

What are some typical challenges a library technician II faces when supporting both patrons and library staff?

Library Technician IIs often balance a variety of tasks, from assisting patrons with information requests to supporting cataloging and circulation processes. One common challenge is managing high volumes of requests during busy periods while maintaining accuracy and excellent service. Additionally, adapting to new library technologies and procedures requires ongoing learning. Collaborating effectively with librarians and other technicians is key in ensuring smooth daily operations and addressing patrons' needs promptly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a library technician II, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Library Technician II, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of library science principles, often supported by a library technician diploma or relevant coursework. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), cataloging tools like MARC, and digital resource platforms is typically required. Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities help you assist patrons and support library operations. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining accurate records, ensuring efficient library services, and creating a welcoming environment for library users.

What is the difference between Library Technician Ii vs Library Technician I?

AspectLibrary Technician IiLibrary Technician I
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or equivalent, certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, some post-secondary coursework
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special libraries; more complex tasksSimilar environments but with simpler responsibilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with cataloging, managing collections, and customer serviceBasic shelving, assisting with checkouts, and clerical tasks

The Library Technician Ii typically has more advanced responsibilities and requires higher credentials compared to Library Technician I. They often handle more complex cataloging and collection management tasks, making them suitable for experienced technicians. Both roles are found in similar library environments, but the Library Technician Ii position offers greater opportunities for skill development and responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Library Technician Ii job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,143 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Library Technician 3

Reno, NV • On-site

The University of Nevada, Reno
Education • 10K+ employees

$37K - $47K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


University Of Nevada (Reno) rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.


If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for aLibrary Technician 3at theDeLaMareLibrary, part of University Libraries. ***This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. *** The Library Technician 3 serves as a key member of theDeLaMareLibrary team, providing advanced library operations support, coordinating workflows, and delivering high-quality customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community users.

This positionis responsible forperforming complex library support functions related to access, circulation, collections, resource management, and user services. This position willassistwith the day-to-day operations of theDeLaMareLibrary, train and oversee employees, troubleshoot library service issues,maintainlibrary records and systems, and support library initiatives that enhance access to resources and services.Additionalduties may include coordinating projects, compiling reports,assistingwith collection maintenance activities, and performing other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience in a library or other cultural heritage institution, including two years of technical level experience performing duties such as copy cataloging, acquisitions, electronic resource management; and/or organizing, curating and accessing government publications; OR

  • One (1) year of experience as aLibrary Technician 2in Nevada State service; OR

  • An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with one or more of the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

  • Experience working in an academic, science, engineering, or research library environment.

  • Experience coordinating library workflows and daily operations.

  • Experience training, leading, or supervising employees.

  • Experience using integrated library systems (ILS), particularly Alma.

  • Experience providing circulation, access services, or public service support.

  • Experience with collection maintenance, resource management, inventory projects, or technical services functions.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

  • Experience working with faculty, researchers, and students in a higher education setting.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 31

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity, and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

The Perks of PERS

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

Perks of Working at UNR

  • Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

  • Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits

  • E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

  • Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

  • Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC

Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit: Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information, please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Department Information

The University Libraries have been a cornerstone of the University since it was founded in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend ofcutting-edgeresearch facilities and services, including thestate-of-the-artMathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives,DeLaMareScience and Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and @One DigitalMediaand Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation; partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge; and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus ondiversity and inclusion.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Linda Kopecky atlkopecky@unr.edu

Search Coordinator: Morgan Smith atmbsmith@unr.edu

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV - (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter - (optional)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References - (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts - (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration - (optional) - To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories.Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visitthe University's website.

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