Solano - Solano County Library - Library Assistant Supervising

https://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/BulPreviewPrint.asp?R1=16&R2=745020&R3=02
Recruitment #16-745020-02

Approximate Salary: $51,703.99 - $63,478.20/year

Opening Date: 11/23/2016 8:00:00 AM

Final Filing Date: 12/16/2016 5:00:00 PM

Contact Information: Joy Cadiz (707) 784-3405

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive

THE POSITION

The Library Assistant (Supervising) is responsible for providing first-line supervision over clerical and technical level library work primarily in circulation.  The incumbent will have overall responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating the work of library support staff.  Successful performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

Two current vacancies exist in the Library for full-time  regular positions.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited term, or extra help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND

2. One year as a Library Assistant (Senior) or

3. Three years of full-time clerical and/or technical experience in a public library, and one year of lead or supervisory work experience in any field (may be inclusive of or distinct from the required clerical and/or technical experience).  

Note:  One year of clerical and/or technical experience in a public library may be substituted with an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.

To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15876

SELECTION PROCESS

12/16/2016 - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Week of 1/9/2017 - Tentative week for Oral Board exam for most qualified applicants

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. 

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment. 

Any further questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants substituting one (1) year of experience with an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts (if required) by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Library Assistant - Supervising) and the recruitment number (16-745020-02). If emailing please include the recruitment name and number in the subject line.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

1 Below best describes how I meet the experience requirement:

  I have at least one year as a Library Assistant (Senior) and a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

  I have three (3) or more years of full-time clerical and/or technical experience in a public library providing direct customer service including one year of lead or supervisory work experience in any field

  I have three (3) or more years of full-time clerical and/or technical experience in a public library providing direct customer service including one year of lead or supervisory work experience in any field AND a conferred Associate's Degree (or higher)

  I have two (2) years of full-time clerical and/or technical experience in a public library providing direct customer service including one year of lead or supervisory work experience in any field AND am substituting 1 year of experience with a conferred Associate's Degree (or higher)

2 Below best describes my lead or Senior Library Assistant experience:

  I have less than one (1) year of lead experience

  I have one (1) or more year(s) of lead experience

  I have less than one (1) year of Senior Library Assistant experience

  I have one (1) or more year(s) of Senior Library Assistant experience

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    Office Work: Employees in this class will most often be working in an office setting.

    Traffic Hazards: Employees in his class may be required to operate a vehicle and thus will be subject to traffic hazards while driving.

    Disruptive/Confrontational Human Contacts: employees in this class may be subject to disruptive and confrontational people.

    Background Checks: The County may conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include the State of California Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Child Abuse Central Index and criminal checks in any City/County where the applicant has live, worked or attended school.

    Independent travel: Employees may be required to travel independently, for example, to assess properties, to attend meetings with other County employees, to attend meetings with community organizations, etc.

    Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work evenings, Saturdays and Sundays at any library branch or division, as assigned.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Irvine - Irvine Valley College - Library Assistant I-III (Substitute)

https://jobs.socccd.edu/postings/5321/print_preview

Position ID:	NBU701
Job Open ID:	NBU701
Position Title:	Library Assistant I-III (Substitute)
Location	10-Irvine Valley College
Department	Library Services (IVC-037-087)
Term:	Temporary
Salary Schedule Link:	$17.83-$20.66/hr
Pay Basis:	Hourly
Hours per week:	Varies as needed.
Work Schedule	Varies as needed.
Receives Benefits:	No
Classification Benefits:
Position-Specific Benefits:
Additional Position Information:

Additional Information

Summary Description:	Under direction from assigned library supervisory or management staff, performs a variety of complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of various sections/functions of the library; assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of assigned functional area such as circulation or technical processing/acquisitions; catalogs library materials; and provides information and assistance to library patrons.
Representative Duties:	The following duties are only a partial list, please refer to the Job Duties tab for more. Recommend goals and objectives for assigned function/service area of the library; assist in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures for assigned functions; make recommendations for improved services in assigned areas of responsibility. Under the direction of management/supervisory staff, select, train, supervise, and monitor the performance of full and part-time staff, student aides, student help, and volunteers; assign and review work; provide guidance and respond to questions; participate in disciplining processes for students and volunteers. Oversee, provide lead supervision, and participate in the activities and operations of the library circulation desk; adjust staff work schedules to cover absences and provide adequate staff support; ensure patrons are served quickly and courteously and that daily functions of circulation are performed in accordance with established library policies and procedures; direct related activities including those related to the payment of fines; oversee the operations and maintenance of the library circulation computer system. Oversee, provide lead supervision, and participate in the activities and operations of the library technical process/acquisitions function; order, receive, and process to shelf-ready print and non-print library materials; prepare reports regarding materials added and deleted from the collection. Oversee assigned operations during assigned hours including to oversee computer commons area, copy service, reserve, periodical, study areas, and stack areas; maintain library atmosphere; resolve student problems. Catalog library print and non-print materials; search and edit bibliographic information for items on established databases; download bibliographic information; edit records for local policy and correct cataloging; perform descriptive/copy cataloging and original cataloging; may perform subject cataloging; maintain individual item records in library database; perform necessary authority work for names, series, and subjects used as access points to ensure uniformity of entries in catalog; maintain library materials and catalogs; resolve conflicts and errors on bibliographic record; perform cataloging related projects.
Knowledge of:	Library services, materials, practices, and operating procedures. Operating characteristics of various desks and functions in a community college library including circulation desk. Work organization principles and practices. Principles and practices of providing training, work direction, and guidance to lower-level staff and student workers. Technical and paraprofessional support duties applicable to a library. Library terminology. Computerized cataloging, bibliographical and circulation system databases and procedures for entry of information and materials. Practices and techniques used in library material classification, cataloging, and record maintenance. Standard cataloging rules and practices. Principles and techniques used in bibliographic searches; online bibliographic utilities. Basic reference principles and practices. Principles and standards of basic library material selection. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Principles, practices, and procedures of record keeping. Basic principles of report preparation. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Basic principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Basic mathematical and statistical principles. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Ability to:	Understand the organization and operation of the library and assigned program area, services, and functions as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, interpret, and apply general administrative, office, and operating policies and procedures of the library. Assist in developing and implementing library goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Oversee and participate in the management of assigned library functions. Assume responsibility for the activities and operations of assigned desk/area. Perform technical and paraprofessional library tasks in support of assigned library program area or function. Assist library patrons in response to basic and routine reference and related library questions. Train, supervise, and evaluate the work performance of assigned staff and student workers. Establish, review, and revise work priorities. Plan, schedule, direct, coordinate, and review the work and performance of assigned staff in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale. Ensure efficient and courteous services to library patrons in assigned areas of responsibility. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Order, receive, and catalog library materials. Apply library practices and procedures in the cataloging and processing of library materials. Operate computerized cataloging, bibliographical, and circulation system utilities and databases. Isolate and troubleshoot library computer systems. Conduct complex bibliographic searches and correct errors and conflicts as needed. Provide assistance and respond appropriately to requests and inquiries from students, staff, faculty, or the public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone. Deal with irate patrons in a calm manner. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Compile and organize data and information. Maintain filing systems. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Understand and follow oral and written instruction. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education/Training:	Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to two years of college level course work in library science or a related field. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible technical and clerical library.
Conditions of Employment:	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.
Work Environment:	Work is performed in a library; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person with students, staff, and others. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. Positions may be required to work some weekend and evening hours; may be required to adjust work schedule to meet library needs.
Physical Demands:	Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a library; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate library and office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.