Monetery - Monterey Peninsula College - Library Technician, part-time

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Salary

$17.44 - $22.31 Hourly

Close Date 

Continuous - open until filled

JOB SUMMARY

 

Under the supervision of the administrator assigned to the Library, perform a variety of duties associated with library administrative and technical operations including: perform circulation desk activities;interpret and apply policies, rules, and regulations regarding access to collection and use of library materials; receive and process library materials; and provide customer service and support to library patrons.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties and essential functions include, but are not be limited to, the following:

1. Customer Service: Assist library patrons in person, by phone, or through electronic communication; provide information about library programs, services, and resources; answer questions, explain and clarify library policies, resolve problems according to policies and procedures, and communicate resolution.

2. Circulation: Check library materials in and out; issue library cards; update patron records; collect fees for overdue and lost materials; schedule rooms; inspect incoming materials for damage and need for mending; repair, re-house, and clean library materials; provide notification and follow up on overdue materials; keep statistics on circulation activities; maintain a clean and organized circulation desk environment, and refresh supplies.

3. Reserves: Receive and perform physical processing of library reserves.

4. Inter-Library Loans: Notify reciprocal libraries of delinquencies and to renew checkouts; communicate status of requests to patrons.

5. Acquisitions: Receive and enter periodicals through Integrated Library systems for acquisitions; conduct collection inventory; process and prepare new library material for use; update local library systems to reflect new, replacement, or withdrawn library material.

6. General Operations: Assist with opening and closing the Library and securing the building; assist with maintenance of library stacks, dust, shift and re-shelve library materials and collections; update library signage; assist with library displays, programming, and special events; maintain accurate and up-to-date library records and files.

Other Duties

• Maintain a clean and orderly library environment.
• Participate on committees as required.
• Assist with orientation, training, and monitoring the work of student assistants.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education and Experience
Any combination of education, experience and training which would indicate possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein. For example, one year of work experience in a library or other customer service environment; some college level courses in Library Science; or experience using current library technologies and software programs in a library or a related field.

Knowledge

Knowledge of: basic library principles and practices; Library of Congress classification system; current technology/software, online databases and networks relating to library materials and procedures; technical processing of library materials; current technical processing policies relating to library materials; library filing and indexing; circulation and reference sources; current office methods and practices; principles and methods of ordering books, supplies and equipment; a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job.

Abilities

Ability to: perform general library duties including library operations, efficiently use an online library system and Library of Congress classification system; learn and efficiently use current and new library technologies and library software programs as required to fulfill the duties of the job; interact effectively with the public, students, staff, and faculty in situations requiring diplomacy, tact, friendliness, poise and firmness; prioritize tasks and do several tasks simultaneously; operate a variety of office machines; use word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software accurately and efficiently as needed; learn and successfully use new software programs as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job; use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority as delegated; use appropriate and correct English spelling, grammar and punctuation; perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.