This job has Expired

victor_valley_college.jpg

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Victor Valley College

Job Description

Basic Functions

**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 29, 2024 **

THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME, (12) MONTH, $56,064 ANNUALLY

 (RANGE 20 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE)

 

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS IS NON-EXEMPT

The current hours of this position are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with some possible evenings and weekends. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.



DEFINITION

 

Under direction, provides a variety of technical library assistance and information to students and staff with responsibility for an assigned area such as circulation, technical processing, and periodicals; maintains student, faculty, District staff and community member accounts; oversees the inter library loans program; and performs related duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives direction from assigned supervisory and management personnel.

 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

 

This classification is responsible for independently performing paraprofessional duties in support of the District’s library programs, requiring knowledge of library operations, including circulation, cataloging, collection acquisition, front desk operations, and related activities. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Representative Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

 

Management reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees with verified medical conditions can perform the essential functions of the job.

 

  • Performs a diverse range of technical duties in support of the District’s library program; areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, circulation, technical processing, and periodicals.
  • Checks materials out to library users including books, movies, reserve textbooks, study rooms, and other items such as cataloging. 
  • Conducts research and answers technical questions and provides assistance at the circulation desk; provides basic explanations and directions to students regarding the use of electronic card catalogs, periodical indexes, and other library reference materials. 
  • Maintains student, faculty, District staff and community member accounts; maintains information of overdue materials, unpaid bills, and corrects contact information for each library user. 
  • Provides technical support to the library’s materials reservation program; compares current inventory and communicates with instructors on the need for new, and/or removal of older reserve materials; compares and updates course sections and reading lists; receives new materials, fills out instructor reserve agreement slips, creates a brief title record, and processes item.
  • As assigned, scores, organizes and records student Info Comp library assignments (scantrons) and returns to instructors; forwards same materials to Admissions and Records staff for credit toward graduation; assists students who did not pass to improve their score.
  • Balances cash drawers for the book sale; processes monetary transactions including payments and refunds.  
  • Coordinates circulation control of books, periodicals, videos, CDs, DVDs, and other materials; checks materials in and out of the library; provides reserve and cataloging assistance; assures materials are returned in a timely manner and assesses fines for late materials received.
  • Creates requisitions for library purchases through assigned software applications; receives incoming shipments and submits invoices for payment.
  • Creates and oversees requisitions for library purchases; catalogs library materials and processes them for the shelves. 
  • Monitors and performs book repair and basic preservation; replaces spine labels, bar codes and security strips, and types and replaces lost or damaged call numbers.
  • Assists other library staff as needed; orients, trains schedules and provides work direction to assigned student workers; prepares and signs student timesheets for assigned library area.
  • Collects, compiles and computes library statistics and generates reports.
  • Receives donations and sorts and stores them for the library’s annual book sale.
  • Monitors group-study room and assist students using the automated group-study room process.
  • Picks-up, sorts and distributes library mail and parcels; delivers out-going mail.
  • Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect, patience, and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers. 
  • Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

 

Education:

  • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college-level coursework or specialized training in library services.

*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*

Apply Now

Be Seen By Recruiters at the
Best Institutions

Create Your FREE Profile Now!