College of the Sequoias - Library Technician - Full Time

12–month Classified Position

Monday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job ID: 5338-c-01-16

On-Campus

Closing Date: September 14, 2016

Description of Position

• Under the direction of the Director, Learning Resources, the Library Technician performs a wide variety of clerical and patron service duties in the College library; trains and provides work direction to student employees; and assists students and staff using the computers in the Learning Resource Center (LRC).

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to:

• Two years college-level course work or the equivalent library experience.

Representative Duties

• Provide a wide variety of information and assistance to students, staff and the general public in the use of library systems and other bibliographic tools in assigned area of the library; assist library patrons in assessing specific materials requested; provide assistance concerning the use of audio-visual equipment including microfilm readers.
• Assist with the circulation of library books, periodicals and the maintenance of library collections and records.
• Prepare and maintain records for overdue, missing and lost materials; process overdue materials; issue clearances on returned materials; tabulate and balance monthly circulation record.
• Compile data for circulation usage statistics by category; compile data and charts of patrols use of reference room according to established guidelines.
• Provide orientation to instructors and classes on location of materials in and use of reference room.
• Assist students with use of a computer.
• Coordinate the inter-library loan process.
• Levy nes for overdue reserves and periodicals; collect payments for overdue and lost materials.
• Maintain library shelves and assign students to tasks; maintain library in a neat and orderly condition.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining a study environment in assigned area of the Library.
• Receive and route incoming mail; record magazines and college catalogs received; process materials; set up and revise display area as needed.
• Prepare reserved materials for instructors.
• Assist in processing new materials as assigned; assist with annual inventory.
• Train and provide work direction to student employees.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the job classification.

Working Conditions

• Environment
• Library environment.
• Constant interruptions.
• Contact with students, staff, supervisors, and the public.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate with library patrons.
• Ability to read library materials.
• Ability to reach horizontally and above the shoulder to shelve and retrieve books.
• Ability to carry and lift books weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to pull and push book carts.

Conditions of Employment

• Salary is at Range 22 ($15.14 hourly / $2,624 monthly). Initial placement on step AA.
• Salary increase after 6 months of satisfactory service; increases annually thereafter.
• Minimum 5% increase if promoted.
• 10–working months probationary period.
• Union membership upon employment.
• PERS Retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance program for employee and dependents.
• Employee life insurance ($100,000) is provided.

Screening Procedure

• Only complete application packages will be evaluated by a qualified screening committee as soon as possible after the closing date. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• Application materials will be screened to determine the extent to which they meet the Representative Duties. A selected group of candidates will be invited for oral interviews. After initial interviews, finalists may be asked to return for a second interview.
• All costs incurred as a result of the application/selection process shall be borne by the candidate.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the following materials which must be received by Human Resource Services on or before the application deadline: September 14, 2016 / 4:30 p.m.

• Completed COS classified application form (http://www.cos.edu/About/HumanResources/Pages/Employment-Opportunities.aspx)
• Letter of interest addressing your interest in this position and the representative duties
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts. Officials required upon employment.

Send to:

Linda Reis

Human Resource Services

(559) 730-3867

College of the Sequoias CCD

915 S. Mooney Blvd.

Sequoia Building, Room 5

Visalia, CA 93277-2234