Salary
$4,765.00 - $5,795.00 Monthly
Close Date
3/16/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, oversees the operation of a library department or specialized area; performs paraprofessional duties in the technical or public service areas of the library; may serve as a lead worker to other classified staff in the area; and performs related work as required.
This is a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-months per year, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.
SCOPE:
The Library Technician II performs functions and services in an area of the library. Utilizes current information technology to ensure access to library materials and to interface between multiple library and District-wide database systems; incumbents will be responsible for one or more of the following: Receiving, Cataloging, and Circulation of library materials.
The Library Technician II (Learning Resources and Educational Technology) is a critical position that supports our Doyle Library. This position is part of the Access Services team that provides our library public services (including circulation and the library technology lending program). This position is one of our necessary evening positions, making it possible for the Doyle Library to be open to students in the evening. The position will primarily work in/ at our Doyle Library Tech Gear Desk.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Library Technician II is distinguished from the Library Technician I by the oversight of the operation of a library department or specialized area and assisting with the monitoring of a budget. This classification may serve as a lead worker to other classified staff in the area.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Learning Resources and Educational Technology is comprised of three major departments: district libraries (Doyle and Mahoney), district media services and distance education. The area supervisor (Dean) has responsibility for providing leadership and supervision of library services, media services and support for online classes as well as supporting faculty in the use of technology for teaching and learning. There are close to 60 faculty, staff and managers working in this area of the District providing learning support and administrative services. In the 2015-2016 academic year, the District libraries hosted over 700,000 visits, and circulated the instructional collection more than 98,000 times. During the same time frame, the librarians reached roughly 11,000 students in LIR classes and orientation sessions. The librarians answered over 18,000 reference questions at the two District libraries. The Distance Education department supports roughly 500 online sections each with over 10,000 students enrolled in these online courses. The Distance Education also conducts accessibility compliance review of all online classes and runs the Online College Project to help faculty develop and refine their online classes. The Distance Education also conducts regular trainings of the faculty in the use of the District's Learning Management Systems. The Media Services department supports classroom technology and provides media resources to faculty and students. In addition, the Media Services department supports all public events on campus.
ABOUT SRJC:
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. Many of SRJC’s students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds. SRJC’s mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community. At SRJC, we value learning that includes:
- Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;
- A learning- and learner-centered environment;
- A welcoming physical environment;
- Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;
- Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and/or gainful employment.
- Access to lifelong learning opportunities
- In 2021, SRJC served approximately 21,000 students each semester and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. SRJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We also support diverse learning communities including, APASS, HSI Connections, Puente, Umoja. SRJC received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the past three consecutive years and SRJC was the only California Community College recipient of this award. This award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will share SRJC’s commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures relating to circulation, reserve, periodicals, interlibrary loan, acquisitions and federal copyright laws; interprets and enforces library policies; maintains confidential patron records.
- Develops and monitors database collection of all print, media and digital collections for the District; resolves discrepancies and regulates the electronic removal of bibliographic records from the automated database and withdrawal of obsolete and damaged library materials; repairs library materials according to conservation standards.
- Directs the circulation of library materials; assists with annual electronic collection inventories; assists with the preparation and distribution of notices for overdue library materials and unresolved library charges; inputs data into District student account files to ensure accurate assessment and collection of library charges and fines.
- Maintains on-line budget records and controls expenditures for the library book budget, including related departmental budgets; verifies budget codes and availability of funds; collects and reconciles copy center income.
- Develops detailed financial, bibliographic, and statistical records and designs reports for the library, college community, public and governmental agencies.
- Resolves patron conflicts and issues; maintains a safe environment and enforces rules of conduct.
- Maintains and provides patron instruction for copiers, the network printing systems, print card dispenser, and microform printers; troubleshoots public workstations to ensure network accessibility.
- Schedules library room reservations and conducts tours.
- Serve as the main contact for troubleshooting patron problems with library print and copy services; serve as a liaison with print and copy center vendors; order print supplies.
- May serve as lead worker. Supervises and trains student and short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
ABILITY TO:
Incorporate emerging technology into the area workflow; recommend, interpret and apply library department policies; develop, interpret and implement rules and procedures; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; operate and maintain a wide variety of computerized library equipment; work independently with a minimum of supervision; maintain accurate records and perform mathematical calculations; analyze and diffuse disruptive situations; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Operation of one or more modules of an automated integrated library system; current library terminology, rules and procedures; productivity software and federal laws regulating copyright and interlibrary loans.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
Required Education:
Two years of college level coursework with some coursework in Library Science.
Required Experience:
Increasingly responsible experience working in a library. Experience directing the work of others is preferred.
Preferred Experience:
Experience directing the work of others is preferred.
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