Cypress - Cypress College - Library Assistant I

https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3534

Close Date
3/29/2019

Salary Range
$4,023 - $4,866 Per Month

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Assists and provides technical information to faculty, staff and students and other patrons regarding online catalog, location, selection, and utilization of books, periodicals and other library materials.
• Charges, discharges, reserves, and renews books and other materials; collects and accounts for fines, overdue charges and other monies.
• Processes library cards for faculty, staff, and students to ensure all patrons have access to library materials.
• Processes and catalogs new library acquisitions in accordance with established standards and procedures; resolves bibliographic searches.
• Processes and maintains library materials and is responsible for monitoring shelving and shelf reading in an assigned area of the library; assists in maintaining the library in a quiet and orderly condition.
• Assists in daily operations procedures such as unlocking and locking entrances, handling cash receipts, and book drop clearing.
• Participates in the planning and development of library policies, programs and procedures as requested.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of detailed statistical records, reports and correspondence and continuously updates the library database for assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs general clerical duties related to the maintenance and efficiency of the library; processes various forms, letters and correspondence; answers telephones and directs calls as appropriate; provides routine information.
• Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of library policies, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system
• Knowledge of on-line bibliographic databases
• Knowledge of cataloging codes and standards
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Knowledge of various computer software applications
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Ability to perform complex and technical paraprofessional duties in a community college library
• Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to work and interact with the public
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculator, computer, copier, etc
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate effective, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year technical and clerical library experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• College-level course work in library science/technology.
• Experience working in a college or university library.