Martinez - Contra Costa College - Library Technician (Temporary)

https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/8729

Salary

$21.86 hour

Close Date

10/03/2022

Position Definition

To perform a wide variety of technical and specialized library clerical duties in a college library.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Library Technician-This classification performs technical duties typically involved in library functions. 

 

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assists students and faculty at circulation desk; charges, discharges and files library materials. 
• Processes reserve book and inter-library loan requests from students and faculty; locates material; provides information regarding available library materials; answers routine questions. 
• Maintains overdue and debt file for non-students; collects and records fines for overdue materials; issues receipts for lost library materials and debt payments. 
• Compiles statistical data; generates computer reports for librarians’ use; files statistical data; compiles end-of semester and end-of-year statistical reports. 
• Prepares book orders, requisitions, continuing contract orders and library suborders. 
• Assists in monitoring student budget; maintains accurate records. 
• Orders, receives and processes library materials. 
• Maintains and troubleshoots library photocopiers, printers, scanners and other equipment; assists students in proper usage of the machine; arranges for repairs. 
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 

Two (2) years of library experience in a technical or paraprofessional capacity, preferably in an academic library. 

 

EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE 

• Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, with major emphasis in library technology preferred but not required, or the equivalent.
• Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of
• Knowledge of: 
• Basic library science terminology, systems and technology. 
• Standard library practices and techniques. 
• Library technical processes and software relating to acquisition and classification of library materials. 
• Methods and practices of financial record keeping. 
• Operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the library industry. 
• Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.). 
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
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• Minimum Qualification-Skill To
• N/A

Minimum Qualification

Ability To

 

• Perform responsible and complex clerical work with accuracy. 
• Analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision. 
• Apply basic computer skills to assigned tasks. 
• Problem-solve and act quickly under difficult situations. 
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports. 
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. 
• Ability to keyboard with accuracy. 
• Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. 
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio- economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required