Hayward - Chiropractic College West - Library Assistant II

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RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical services

• Provide copy cataloging and draft original cataloging for audiovisual materials, equipment, and web-based electronic resources, using OCLC database and library’s automated system
• Package and label audiovisual materials and equipment appropriately, for optimal circulation procedures
• Recognize errors and assist with improvement of data in the library catalog records
• Effectively use the circulation, cataloging and authority modules of the library’s automation system
• Assist with indexing journal articles

Collections maintenance

• Manage inventory and maintenance of assigned collections (primarily audiovisual and multimedia collections)
• Perform systematic withdrawal of outdated audiovisual and multimedia titles
• Assist with validation of links to electronic materials using library and vendor databases, using a variety of interfaces
• Acknowledge donations of non-print materials, and add selected gifts to the collections
• Assist with displays and promotion of library materials

Interlibrary loan

• Request, receive, process, and deliver physical and electronic materials using Docline and OCLC
• Monitor electronic fund transfer accounts

Public services

• Check materials in and out, collect fines, shelve reserve materials, and perform other tasks at circulation desk
• Provide daily scheduled breaks for circulation manager
• Substitute for circulation manager during planned absences
• Assist with training student assistants
• Demonstrate optimal use of online catalog to patrons
• Provide courteous, efficient service to affiliated library users and visitors
• Listen for patrons’ needs and refer suggestions and questions to librarians

Additional duties

• Maintain files and contribute to improving documentation and training materials associated with responsibilities
• Report task-related statistics and usage statistics for electronic resources to library director as requested
• Provide basic assistance with public access photocopier
• Assist in maintaining the neat appearance of the library
• Maintain awareness of current safety procedures and report incidents appropriately

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE; EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training and/or Experience

• Library Technician certificate, or equivalent (e.g., two years library experience at paraprofessional level)
• Proficiency in using office productivity software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher; Adobe Acrobat.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Attention to detail a must
• Ability to process physical materials neatly
• Ability to perform accurate data entry
• Excellent clerical, organizational, filing, and file management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in interacting with diverse patrons and visitors
• Aptitude for shifting easily between work in technical and public services
• Ability to manage multiple projects, and to actively report progress and recommend solutions to problems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with operating various office machines (printers, scanners) and their routine maintenance
• Experience in using a library automation system
• Familiarity with editing digital graphics and photos
• Knowledge of basic reference materials and tools in health sciences

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange verbal and written information clearly and concisely.
• Requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; be able to lift 25 lbs., retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work performed in a general office environment.
• Hours are generally weekdays, 8:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. When substituting for circulation manager during planned absences, work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in order to open the library.