Sacramento - American Rive College - Library/Media Technical Assistant (75%)

Application due: 9/15/14
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Position Summary:
The journey-level class of the series. Incumbent has technical competencies in at least one functional unit (acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, serials or media) and understands how the unit fits into the entire library/media center operation. Incumbents work under the general supervision of the assigned manager/supervisor and the direction of the lead library/media technical assistant. [For a detailed job description for this LRCEA (White Collar) posting click on the "Job Description" link on the left side of your screen, then click on "Los Rios Classified Employee's Association (White Collar) Job Descriptions".]

Responsibilities:
General:

•  Performs general typing and word processing functions; maintains files of correspondence, memoranda, and records; and receives and distributes mail; may assist in interviewing, training and overseeing student workers and lower level staff.

Technical Services:

• Inputs pre-order records for book and non-book materials.
• Searches local and remote databases for bibliographic data; processes new materials for circulation; deletes records of discarded material from local and remote bibliographic databases.
• Cleans and repairs print and non-print materials; oversees the receiving and check-in of periodicals; orders and maintains periodical subscriptions; oversees inventory of the library collection; maintains inventory of department supplies and prepares requisitions for purchases.
• Oversees the ordering and receiving of book and non-book materials; oversees the book and non-book materials budgets.
• Prepares financial, statistical and information reports; oversees the maintenance of the bibliographic/item records in the library's online catalog.
• Pre-catalogs materials for review by librarians; searches for, edits and retrieves catalog records using bibliographic utility (OCLC) for use in the library's online database; prepares materials for bindery.
• Performs related duties as required.

Public Services:

•  Checks in and charge out materials; registers new patrons; collects fines, prepares overdue notices, processes holds on patron records and clears patron records.
•  Handles interlibrary loan transactions using local and remote bibliographic databases.
•  Sets up and maintains the reserve materials collection.
•  Oversees re-shelving of library materials.
•  Performs tasks necessary to open and/or close library facilities.
•  Resolves patron complaints or refers them to appropriate staff members.
•  Establishes and maintains relationships with outside vendors/suppliers.
•  Performs related duties as required.

Media Services:

•  Assists students and faculty in the setup and operation of a variety of media equipment; maintains and troubleshoots media equipment.
•  Produces duplicate copies of licensed audio and/or video programs.
•  Receives and schedules equipment requests; receives and schedules requests for media material; retrieves recorded programs and distributes to student listening carrels via playback equipment and switch consoles.
•  Oversees the ordering, scheduling, receiving, circulation and return of staff media requests.
•  Assists in classification and cataloging of media equipment; schedules and distributes videotape programs for broadcast and prepares broadcast logs.
•  Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Three years of increasingly responsible Library/Media experience; OR, two years of increasingly responsible experience and a Library/Media Technician Certificate; OR, one year of experience and an AA degree in Library Technology or equivalent. Promotional: One year of experience performing library duties at the level of a Clerk III and courses in library technology. (Promotional applies to regular, current Classified employees working with the Los Rios CCD.)
Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 12 units are equal to six months of education; 24 units are equal to one year of education.)
Application Instructions:
1. A completed LRCCD Classified Application (required).
2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (required if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications of this position).
3. Resume (recommended).
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (recommended).
5. Letter of Interest (recommended).
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

• TRANSCRIPTS:
• Individuals who have completed colleges or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts.
• It is the responsibility of Los Rios CCD employees to provide transcripts for the application process, if required by position.

Conditions:
All Positions: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
Administrative/Executive/Faculty Positions: Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for an interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Work Schedule:
2:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday (Fall/Spring semesters);
12:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday (Summer semester)
Additional Salary Information:
Plus shift differential.
Location:
ARC (American River College)
Department:
ARC Administrative Services
Total Hrs/Week:
30 hours/week
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: jobs.losrios.edu
LRCCD embraces diversity as one of the core values of the organization.
The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.