Job ID: 101872
Job Code: 2888
Work Hours: This position requires working a Monday through
Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. schedule and opening the library on a daily
basis. This position will also be required to work evening and weekend hours on
a rotating basis.
Salary Range: $3,371.00 - $5,836.00 Monthly
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, December 7,
2016.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State
jobs webpage located at
http://www.csus.edu/about/employment/.
Once there, applicants can also click on the instructions link to see how to
apply. External applicants can apply by clicking on the Staff and Management Opportunities
at Sacramento State link. Internal applicants can apply by logging on My Sac
State.
Please note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
application.
Candidate must attach the following materials to the on-line
application:
1. Letter of interest (Cover letter).
2. Current curriculum vitae/resume.
3. Three (3) references who can speak to a broad range of
candidate's professional qualifications (including name, title, and telephone
number).
For questions regarding this search, contact:
Robert Bartley
916.278.3884
rbartley@csus.edu
Job Summary
Library Services Specialists provide essential direct and
indirect support to library users ranging from student, faculty, staff and the
general public. They provide input to and are responsible, at varying levels,
for implementation and application of library programs and policies.
Under the direction of the Head of User Services, this
position provides processing of library materials for fulfillment purposes as
well as front line public services. Incumbents at the LSS III level work
independently to perform more complex and/or specialized technical and
paraprofessional library duties to support daily library operations and/or
programs. Incumbents often are responsible for overseeing daily operations of a
library unit(s), including providing lead work direction to other library and clerical
staff, as well as student workers, and may assist in supporting the unit¿s
budgetary and/or other administrative activities.
This position requires considerable discretion in
interacting with a diverse group of clientele in a fast-paced, high pressured
environment.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to Position Skill Level II requirements, work at
this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret overall
library policies and procedures and an in-depth knowledge of library
operations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area,
including solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to
adapt work procedures.
- Working knowledge of library collection and its
organization, as well as classification schemes. Demonstrated expertise in
creating and correcting bibliographic records.
- Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system
and resources, including the ability to perform complex on-line searches.
- Thorough knowledge of institution's and library's policies
and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line
resources.
- Working knowledge of national standards pertaining to
library operations, including a thorough knowledge of institutional standards
pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to
interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons, to ensure
compliance.
- Demonstrated expertise in using library automated
system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including
database maintenance.
- Ability to investigate and research more complex problems,
including analyzing and interpreting information.
- Working knowledge of library accounting and budget
procedures and allocation processes, and ability to apply this knowledge to
assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able
to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on
library resources and present them to library patrons, including students.
- Strong communication and interpretive skills to be able to
interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use
of more complex library and on-line resources.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction
including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work
procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities,
reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting
teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Working knowledge of campus human resource
practices and payroll procedures.
- Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow
in assigned area.
Education/Experience:
These qualifications for entry normally would be obtained
through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification
plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an
equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Qualifications
1. Experience providing lead work direction to staff and
students.
2. Experience in library organizational structures and key
functional operations.
3. Experience scheduling multiple service points in a
complex organization.
4. Experience performing a variety of Library staff duties,
such as circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and public service.
5. Experience working in a fast paced, high-pressured,
public services role such as institution of higher education or similar complex
organization.
6. Experience explaining library policy and assisting users
with informational queries.
7. Full proficiency in the use of integrated library systems
and subsystem(s)
8. Experience with cash management and confidential
information.
9. Proficiency in standard features of office support
technology and standard software packages such as Microsoft Office.
10. Ability to organize workflow and supervise student
employees.
11. Ability to solve complex problems and exercise
initiative and judgment as appropriate.
12. Ability to participate in planning and implementing the
library's strategic plan and to demonstrate qualities of cooperation and
leadership, as well as be innovative and adaptable.
13. Ability to resolve problems and discrepancies, do
research, develop and improve procedures, and prepare materials.
14. Ability to remain flexible and perform multiple tasks
simultaneously and accurately in a busy, noisy work environment.
15. Ability to remain calm during emergencies.
16. Ability to train others in tasks requiring various
skills and attention to detail.
17. Ability to interact effectively with people at a public
service desk, on the telephone, or using other forms of communication
technology.
18. Ability to use accessibility software, computers,
network printers.
19. Knowledge of the classification schemes used in the
library (Library of Congress, SuDocs).
20. Knowledge and understanding of User Services and how it
fits into the overall mission of the Library.
21. Ability to work successfully and collaboratively in a
diverse work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
22. Completion of coursework or degree in higher education.
23. Comprehensive knowledge and skills in several of the
following library-related systems; Interlibrary Loan management software, cashiering
management software, CMS (Common Management System), and LMS (Learning
Management System, such as Blackboard).
