TEMPORARY Library Technician Job at Inside Higher Ed in Reedley

General Purpose

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs routine library support functions; assists students, faculty, staff and the public in locating, receiving and using library resources in a variety of formats; assists full-time staff and Librarians with acquisitions, periodicals and cataloging functions following established procedures; accurately creates and maintains detailed library records; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assists students, faculty, staff and the public in identifying and locating library materials within the District and through the interlibrary loan process; explains basic library policies and procedures; directs patrons with reference and research questions to faculty staff on duty.
• Provides basic assistance to patrons at the circulation desk; circulates library materials; assists patrons in the use of computers, media equipment, photocopiers and other library equipment; accepts payments for fees and fines, posts payments; generates new and maintains existing library patron records; answers phones and email inquiries.
• Processes new books, periodicals and other library materials for circulation and reserve collections; checks orders, covers, stamps and bar codes and labels books; repairs torn pages and loose hinges as needed; contacts suppliers regarding errors/omissions in shipments as directed.
• Processes intra-District library loan requests following established procedures; explains interlibrary loan procedures and policies to library users; processes and circulates borrowed materials and processes requests from other libraries.
• Performs library opening and closing functions following established procedures; turns on/off lights and computers, restocks supplies and unlocks/locks library entrances; ensures money drawers are sufficiently prepared with change each day; secures cash drawers at closing; calculates and prepares deposit forms.
• Responds to and troubleshoots user problems with copiers and printers and other library equipment; contacts appropriate technical support personnel; reports maintenance and building issues following established procedures; advises supervisor of major facility and equipment problems.
• Assists Librarians and provides clerical support services as needed; prepares reports; processes mail; calculates, analyzes and maintains inventory spreadsheets, records and files on circulation materials including books, textbooks, tablets, laptops and other materials; updates library ledger involving fees and print card money collection.
• Maintains organized access to library materials by accurately shelving, shelf-reading and shifting books and other library materials, searching for lost or missing items and cleaning shelving areas as needed.
• Processes multimedia items and prepares materials for circulation; assists with the circulation of electronic short-term reserved materials including calculators, iPads and laptops; ensures borrowers sign required contracts and are fully aware of the limited checkout time for these materials; cleans and charges items as they are returned.
• Prepares requisitions for library materials and supplies; maintains various spreadsheets on items purchased and provides statistical information as needed.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

Salary: $21.70 - $26.69 Hourly

Location: Reedley College, CA

Job Type: Temporary

Division: RC Division A

Job Number: 202500107-T

Qualification Details

Education And Experience
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least one year of experience in working in a library services setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. As associate degree in library technology is highly desirable. Work experience in a college or university setting is preferable.

Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements
None

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

Working Environment

Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical library conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Employees may occasionally be exposed to impatient, angry and/or verbally aggressive individuals. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Other Details

Assessment Process
Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM

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