Saratoga - West Valley College - Senior Library Media Technician

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Close Date 03/05/2018

Salary
$4,562–$4,981 monthly

Description
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Senior Library Media Technician will assist in the coordination of the day-to-day operation of the College’s Library & Success Center; perform a variety of specialized duties involving direct services to students, staff, faculty, and community members; perform specialized technical duties in the circulation, organization and management of library resources; support library outreach services; and perform technical duties in the processing of required documentation for the Success Center operation.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Assignment
100% of full time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of March 26, 2018. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This position is a member of the West Valley-Mission Classified Employees Association (WVMCEA), Office, Technical & Business Services Employee Unit.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

AND

2. Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in library technology or a related field.

AND

3. Two years of responsible journey level experience similar to Library Media Technician with the West Valley-Mission Community College District.

Desired Qualifications
Library experience in multiple library roles.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of technical and functional oversight and training.
Practices, procedures, and terminology of library operations.

Ability to:
Provide technical and functional oversight over assigned staff and effectively train staff.
Perform the most complex duties related to operation of a college library.

Intermittently, review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.

On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.

Provide assistance to students in a library or learning center environment at the community college level.

Operate, maintain, and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment and software used in libraries and learning resources centers.

Prepare and maintain statistical records, reports, databases, files, and lists.

Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.

Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.

Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with others.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist in the coordination and operation of the Library & Success Center.

Serve as initial source of information and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community members contacting the Library & Success Center in person and on the telephone; provide information about the Library & Success Center’s policies and procedures, collections and services; refer students to appropriate area as needed.

Utilizing the specialized Integrated Library System software: locate and retrieve books and materials; create and update library accounts for students, staff, faculty, and community patrons; facilitate the circulation of library materials; monitor overdue materials and prepare notices to collect fines and clear student records; receive fine and billing payments; order and process interlibrary loans; check in deliveries; send out pickup notifications; process new and/or added reserve materials with brief entry cataloging; catalog new materials: download and edit bibliographic records from OCLC or other bibliographic source; update holdings records; assign barcodes; update and maintain control files including name and subject authority, master inventory of holdings and public catalog; resolve discrepancies and regulate the electronic removal of bibliographic records for withdrawn obsolete and damaged library materials.

Collect cash and check payments; post and clear library debts and holds in both the Integrated Library System and the College’s student enterprise system; reconcile receipts.

Set up, operate and demonstrate the use of equipment, hardware and software including but not limited to student and tutor tracking systems, computers, and related software and report functions; assist students in using instructional software; schedule and arrange for equipment repairs.

Set up, operate and demonstrate public computer workstations, scanners, copiers, network printing systems, print card dispensers, media players and other instructional and library equipment; Schedule and arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs.

Coordinate the recruitment, selection and training of student assistants.

Research vendors and order materials for the library collection using advanced methodology and multiple resources to ensure that materials comply with Section 508 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Prepare purchase requisitions, order online, receive and monitor invoicing of books and other library materials; reconcile shipment, invoice and statement discrepancies and resolve problems and issues arising from the purchase of library materials.

Track and monitor budget activity.

Communicate with instructors to ensure class reserves are accurate and available for students; monitor required textbook list in conjunction with class schedule and usage statistics.

Maintain collection according to established library principles and procedures, including identifying materials for repair or replacement; organizing and supervising shelving, shelf-reading, shifting, inventory and signage.

Repair library materials according to conservation standards.

Discard designated library materials and arrange for their distribution.

Receive and process incoming periodical issues; maintain periodicals holdings list; communicate with periodical, vendor and local newspaper distributors for claims for missing or damaged materials.
Maintain department statistics and records for reporting purposes.

Prepare and maintain a variety of of records, logs and files related to tutor payroll, tutor contracts, tutee intake and registration, faculty referral forms, center use statistics, purchases, budget and equipment and supplies inventory.

Perform instructional support functions and clerical duties as required; create promotional and informational materials.

Interprets and enforces library and college policies.

Order, receive, store and inventory equipment, supplies and materials for Library and Success Center use; issue and distribute instructional materials.

Resolve patron conflicts and issues; maintain security and enforce rules of conduct; maintain security of book collection; troubleshoot and monitor book detection system.

Maintain a clean and safe learning environment in the library and Success Center and related tutorial centers; maintain equipment and software and schedule repairs and system corrections as needed.
Communicate with instructors; respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, administrators and others to promote and publicize tutorial services.

Assist in the organization, preservation and digitization of archival materials.

Assist library faculty and refer difficult or unusual problems to appropriate staff members.

Provide front desk and operational support to other areas of the Library & Success Center as needed.

Perform related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts, if requested; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.