Porterville - Kern Community College District - Library Technician II - (Evening)

https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/13467

Salary

$3,190.91 - $4,508.67 Monthly

Close Date

02/27/2020

SUMMARY

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of technical library work including acquisition, processing and cataloging new printed and non-printed library materials, preparing bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans; oversee and participate in the activities of the circulation desk; plan, prioritize, assign and review the work of student assistants and assigned staff.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

-Process print and non-print materials for introduction into the library materials collection, including cataloging, preparing acquisitions in the on-line card catalog, typing and verifying labels and pockets
and affixing identification labels to materials.

-Oversee and participate in circulation activities; answer telephones and greet visitors; take and relay messages as appropriate; check in and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection.

-Prepare lists of overdue materials; contact patrons as needed concerning overdue materials; issue library cards; collect fines and clear accounts.

-Assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic reference sources; respond to patron requests for library materials, services and information; instruct and aid patrons, faculty and staff in the use of library materials and equipment.

-Review and maintain the library web site; assist in developing procedures and policies for remote access of library services through the web site; create and maintain password file; correspond with remote access users; verify status of remote access users.

-Plan, prioritize, assign and review the work of student assistants and assigned staff involved in the processing of library materials at the circulation desk; participate in the selection of new employees; provide training for new employees; prepare time cards for assigned staff.

-Participate in the acquisition of library books and online data bases; identify and recommend current and retrospective acquisition needs; survey faculty and patrons for desired library materials; research
indices of books available in print for library acquisitions.

-Prepare purchase orders for new library materials; maintain and update computer listing of materials on order; receive and check orders for quantity and quality; communicate with vendors concerning
orders.

-Prepare a variety of records and lists for the library including subject bibliographies, acquisition lists and circulations lists; assist in maintaining the card catalog including filing and pulling catalog cards for books being included or withdrawn.

-Participate in monitoring assigned library accounts; order and maintain levels of office supplies; disburse office supplies; collect, count and deliver library monies to the proper department.

-Coordinate public service activities; prioritize needs; evaluate, develop and maintain library procedures and practices; plan and develop procedural changes in public service, vertical file and reserve policies.

-Oversee the processing and maintenance of the newspaper and periodical collections for the library; maintain collections of back issues of newspapers and periodicals; prepare lists of missing or damaged materials; prepare subscription renewal list.

-Maintain database of materials; correct and update data; communicate with faculty regarding reserve materials and policies; process reserve requests.

-Search and verify interlibrary loan requests; prepare interlibrary loan activity records, reports and logs; contact patrons when materials arrive.

-Select, maintain and evaluate the vertical file collection; purchase pamphlet material and correspond with vendors.

-Operate a variety of equipment including a copier, microfilm reader, intercom system, television and library security system; assist in the maintenance of library equipment; schedule equipment repairs.

-Oversee and participate in the annual inventory of library periodicals and book collections; remove damaged library materials; mend and bind materials as needed.

-Monitor library patrons; confront and question patrons who activate the library security system.

-Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree with course work in library science, liberal arts, the humanities or a related field AND two years of increasingly responsible clerical and technical library experience.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern library methods, procedures, tools and technology.
• Library classification system and cataloging techniques.
• Procedures and methods of computerized databases.
• Location of library materials.
• Reference sources and supplies.
• Operation of a variety of equipment, including an intercom system, library security system and a microfilm reader.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and data entry techniques.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Inventory techniques.
• Basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
• Basic math.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of technical and clerical library work.
• Use and explain library classification system and cataloging techniques.
• Assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic reference sources.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Operate a computer terminal and enter data.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a variety of equipment including an intercom system, library security system and a microfilm reader.
• Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.