Pasadena - Pasadena City College - Library Technician III

http://archive.pasadena.edu/hr/jobs/classified/Library%20Technician%20III-2018.pdf

Final Date to Submit
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Monthly Salary Range
$3,607.01-$4,603.56 (Starting Salary $3,607.01)

Hours/Days to be worked M-Th 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

We are looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming work environment that positively engages and impacts our diverse workforce and student population. Our goal is to create an inclusive working environment of collaboration, transparency, support, and shared leadership among all constituency groups: faculty, staff, administration, and students. We are looking for candidates who share the District’s vision and willingness to ensure equal employment opportunity, will assist in creating an environment that is welcoming to all, and that will foster diversity and promote excellence.

Position Description
Under supervision of the appropriate manager and general lead of the area Librarian, the Library Technician III provides support and oversight in a technical or public service area, and serves as a collegial member of the Library staff and College community. The qualified individual, with demonstrated library clerical, technical and customer service skills, may serve in different areas of the Library and will perform related work as required.

Duties:
• Performs routine and specialized tasks at the Library Access or Technical Services areas.
• Helps select, train, and provide work direction to College Assistants or Student Workers
• Interprets, follows and enforces Library policies and procedures.
• Participates in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to the assigned area(s).
• Maintains procedural manuals, office files, and supplies as directed.
• Assists in ordering and receiving of library materials.
• Maintains statistics, fiscal records and confidential records; resolves and reconciles discrepancies.
• Supports the preservation of Library materials in both print and digitized formats, according to conservation standards.
• Learns and applies cataloging and classification principles and rules (i.e. AACR2/RDA).
• Exhibits sound customer service skills, with the ability to analyze and diffuse disruptive situations.
• Works with supervisor to resolve specific issues.
• Manages and utilizes technology, hardware and software, as related to the assigned area.
• At the request of the supervisor, performs a variety of unscheduled duties normally and traditionally performed by at Library Technician III.

Knowledge of:
• The operation of one or more modules of an integrated library system;
• Current library terminology, bookkeeping and fiscal management practices; and
• A variety of computer software applications, library databases and a wide variety of library equipment.

Ability to:
• Incorporate new and constantly changing technologies into the area workflow;
• Alphabetize, file numerically, and compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately;
• Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action;
• Work independently and prioritize tasks with minimum of supervision;
• Maintain accurate records and perform mathematical calculations;
• Learn, interpret, and apply laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
• Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community
college students, faculty, staff, and community.

Education & Experience:
• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school, and
• Three (3) years of experience working in a library environment. An Associate’s degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Completion of Library Technician Certificate
• Experience in a Library Circulation Desk, Library Technical Services area, or other equivalent Library experience.
• Experience with library cataloging, library acquisitions or public services in an academic setting.

Skills: Typing at 35 net words per minute

Physical Abilities:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various District
and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

Application Matierals:
For full consideration, applications MUST include all items in the order listed below. An incomplete application packet will not be accepted.
1. Cover letter
2. Professional resume
3. Typing Certificate (see below)
4. Other information considered pertinent to the application (optional)
Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted. All supporting documentation should include position name and/or position number. All materials submitted are for this position only and become the property of the District.