Sacramento - CSU Sacramento Library - Library Services Specialist II, Collections Budget

https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/2859

Open Date 02/21/2018
Close Date 03/21/2018
First Priority Review Date 03/21/2018

Salary Range $3,101 – 5,476 monthly

Description
The Library Services Specialist II (LSS II) – Collections & Budget Support position reports to the Head of Collection Management Services. The LSS II processes Library material invoices using CFS financial systems, and orders and receives materials, including procurement card and special funds orders of books, non-print materials, and periodicals.

Minimum Qualifications
In addition to Position Skill Level I requirements, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
- Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments including a thorough knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods.
- General knowledge of library collection organization and classification scheme and ability to interpret bibliographic records.
- Ability to interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes.
- Working knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
- Basic knowledge of national standards and guidelines pertaining to libraries, including working knowledge of institution’s standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to source and apply such policies and standards to avoid potential violations.
- Full proficiency in the use of automated library system(s) and subsystem(s) pertaining to functional area.
- Ability to fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons.
- Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems.
- General knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures, including the ability to perform arithmetic operations to track and monitor vendor accounts and budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to compile and present information in an organized manner.
- Effective communication and interpretive skills to be able to assist in resolving patron problems and complaints, assess patron information needs, and orient and guide patrons in use of library resources.
- Ability to effectively provide lead work direction and training to student workers and an understanding of employment and payroll procedures related to student workers

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 using library systems, online financial systems, and/or complex databases.
2. Two years of related library and/or clerical experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
3. Proficiency using standard office software packages and systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet)
4. Ability to use financial systems to process monthly procurement card statements.
5. Ability to use a global library cooperative (i.e. OCLC) to identify and download bibliographic records.
6. Ability to use vendor databases to order materials.
7. Strong communication skills.
8. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
9. Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and detail-oriented skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
10. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Conditions of Employment
- Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications
11. Proficiency in the use of the library management system Alma, including Analytics, and of Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.
12. Library Technician certificate (2 year program). Baccalaureate college degree.
13. Experience working in an academic library.
14. Experience using an online financial system.

Physical Demands
15. Ability to frequently move (e.g. lift, carry) library materials up to 10 lbs.

Special Instructions to Applicants
For questions regarding this search, contact: Employment Services Tel 1(916)-278-6326