Substitute Library Technician III (Short-Term/Temporary Position)
Cuesta College
Salary: $25.73 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2425-00045
Location: North County Campus, CA
Department: Student Success & Support Programs
Closing: 9/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
This is a recruitment for a short-term/temporary position. This recruitment will be open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning August 20. 2024.
The selected candidate will be scheduled up to 40 hours per week at the North County Campus in Paso Robles. The anticipated duration of the assignment is from August to late October.
The preferred schedule is as follows:
• Mon-Thur 11am-8pm (1hour lunch)
• Fri 8:30am-5pm (30 min lunch)
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, perform a variety of specialized technical library duties involving direct contact with students, staff, faculty, and community members; perform library work requiring basic to complex understanding of library principles, practices and procedures, and may assist within the different areas of the Library and perform other related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Library Technician III class is distinguished from other classes in that incumbents are expected to assist in the overall operation of the District's Library. Incumbents are expected to know and understand Library principles and practices, have experience in library work, and perform basic to complex paraprofessional library work with limited supervision. Incumbents may hire, train, and supervise student workers, as needed, and may be assigned to work as a functional lead in Circulation or Technical Services. Incumbents independently apply basic to complex college library policies and procedures.
Incumbents in the Library Technician classes support Student Learning Outcomes by acquiring, processing, and organizing resources, and assisting students to locate and use Library resources relevant to their collegiate assignments.
Essential Functions & Qualifications
As a substitute until the permanent position is filled, the job duties may be a subset of the below essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All library-classified staff are expected to perform the core functions, as needed. The primary assignment for a Library Technician III may be in the Circulation area and/or in one or more areas of Technical Services.
Any one position may not include all the essential functions listed, nor do all the listed essential functions include all tasks which may be found in the positions of the class.
Core Functions:
• Assist with the opening and closing of the library as directed; lock and unlock doors as directed; turn on and off lights, computers, copiers and other machinery; escort students out as needed;
• Use the Library Integrated Library System (ILS) to circulate library materials;
• Assist students, faculty and library patrons at the library circulation desk;
• Assist students and patrons in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information;
• Shelve new and returned materials (books, media, textbooks or periodicals);
• Inform Library users of rules of conduct as necessary and enforce those rules when appropriate;
• Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a calculator, copier, computer, assigned software and cash register;
• Maintain and troubleshoot copiers and printers; stock copiers with paper as needed;
• Perform basic mending and repair of library materials:
• Prepare and maintain statistical reports as required;
• Answers telephone and directs calls; and
• Perform other related duties as required.
Acquisitions:
• Order books, periodicals, and media requested by librarians for library collections from appropriate vendors;
• Track orders and communicate status of orders to faculty and staff;
• Receive incoming items in the Library ILS; and
• Process payments to vendors in the Library ILS.
Cataloging and Collections:
• Perform copy cataloging of print and electronic resources using the Library ILS according to MARC, LCC, RDA and other common library standards and local practice;
• Maintain local cataloging standards, policies and procedures; and
• Original cataloging, classification, and updating of legacy records under supervision of the Technical Services Librarian.
Reserves:
• Utilize the Library ILS to process new and/or added reserve materials with brief entry cataloging;
• Monitor required textbooks, class schedules, and correspond with faculty to ensure class reserves are accurate and available for students; and
• Monitor the circulation/reserve materials and recommend new reserve acquisitions.
Circulation:
• Utilize the Library ILS to facilitate the circulation of library materials;
• Utilize the ILS to locate and retrieve books and materials; and
• Shelve books and periodicals and shelf read using Library of Congress Classification System.
Interlibrary Loan:
• Research, order, and process interlibrary loans.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY VARY BECAUSE JOB DUTIES MAY VARY BY WORK LOCATION
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required
• Two years of college level coursework;
• Library Technology Certificate or other terminal library degree;
Preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience:
Required
• Three years of recent, increasingly complex library technical experience, preferably including experience in the ordering, receipt, processing, and/or circulation of library materials;
• One year of general clerical experience may be substituted for one year of required library experience.
Preferred:
• One year of experience overseeing volunteers, students, or staff.
Knowledge of:
• Library terminology and standard library practices and techniques;
• Standard library classification, filing, and cataloging systems;
• General types and uses of library and audiovisual materials and equipment;
• Standard procedures for cataloging, processing and circulating library and audiovisual materials;
• Office methods and equipment;
• Audiovisual equipment care and use;
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
• District policies and procedures.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.
Physical ability to:
• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Work at heights;
• Ascend and descend step stool;
• Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and
• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.
License and Certificates (current within the last year or must be continuously current):
Required
• Library Technology Certificate or other terminal library degree;
• Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.
Additional Information
This is a short-term/temporary position. Students currently enrolled at Cuesta College will be given priority.
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5546678
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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