New River Community College is hiring: LIBRARY TECHNICIAN I (SUBSTITUTE/ONCALL)

Overview

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN I (SUBSTITUTE/ONCALL)
Barstow Community College

Salary: $17.80 Hourly
Location: BARSTOW, CA
Job Type: TEMPORARY
Job Number: 00047
Department: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Division: DISTANCE EDUCATION & LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES
Opening Date: 02/22/2018
Closing Date: 10/4/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TH

Summary

Performs recurring clerical and technical library duties involving requesting, receiving, cataloging, referencing, processing, and circulation of library materials. Provides information and assistance to library customers.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary customer service resource in the circulation area, to staff, students, and the public.
• Assists faculty, staff, students, and other visitors with use of the library; helps them find materials and use resource guides.
• Conducts "walk-and-talk" orientations for students and staff in areas such as general library use, periodical research, bibliographic search, Internet search, and electronic media.
• Demonstrates the use of card catalogs and performs cataloging. Provides basic reference services.
• Shelves new and returned materials and ensures data entry into the library system.
• Mends and repairs library materials and disposes of damaged or outdated items per procedures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment; circulates, stores, inventories books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials (including overdue materials).
• Maintains records for lost/overdue items and fines; issues holds based on student account balances.
• Processes library materials within established parameters; handles interlibrary loan requests and maintains course reserve collections.
• Maintains current procedures manuals and cross-trains other staff members.
• Coordinates and supports library displays, bulletin boards, posters, and signs; maintains a clean environment.
• Checks out/in, delivers, and picks up audio-visual equipment as needed for classrooms and administrative requests.
• Assists with ordering, receiving, and inspecting library materials; documents receipts and records transactions.
• Creates and updates computerized reserve listings for library patrons, instructors, and administrators.
• Maintains the periodical section and recommends periodicals for purchase.
• Provides guidance and training to student employees; performs other duties as assigned to support library operations.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic procedural knowledge of standard library methods, practices, and terminology, including use of library card catalogs and basic reference sources.
• Knowledge of library data retrieval techniques; understanding of a classification system, subject headings, and library filing rules.
• Familiarity with automated cataloging systems and records; working knowledge of modern office practices and equipment (including PCs).
• Knowledge of common office productivity and library software; ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff; basic arithmetic for handling cash and circulation data; basic English writing skills for documenting procedures.

Abilities

• Perform duties in an open environment with interruptions and under general supervision.
• Follow detailed procedures for cataloging and filing; learn and understand College library operations, goals, and procedures.
• Maintain a circulation area that supports research and studying; apply and explain library rules and policies.
• Deal courteously with patrons, conduct tours, and train others in electronic media use.
• Operate PCs, peripherals, copiers, scanners, and AV equipment; manage library information in databases via data entry screens.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends; may require work at multiple College locations.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, and twist; adequate visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to use a computer keyboard; ambulatory ability to move carts and reach for lightweight items.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly for conversations in person and over the phone.

Working Conditions

• Indoor work with safety considerations from physical labor and handling of medium-weight materials.

Requirements

The position requires a High School diploma and one year of experience in a library or instructional setting. Additional higher education will substitute for experience.

Licenses and Certifications

May require a valid driver’s license.

EEO and Legal

The Barstow Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected status.

How to Apply

Please apply online at the following posting: Barstow College jobs site (no external resume submissions accepted in lieu of district application).

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Barstow Community College District reserves the right to reopen, re-advertise, or delay the filling of any position.