Library Media Technician (IN-HOUSE ONLY) (Evening) Job at Coast Community Colleg

About the Role

This classified employee position is a Library Media Technician in the Library & Learning Support Division, part of the Office of Instruction at Orange Coast College.

IN‑HOUSE ONLY: This position is open to internal permanent and temporary employees of the Coast Community College District; external candidates are not eligible. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and the district is not sponsoring visas.

The role provides paraprofessional library services, including scheduling, training, and overseeing student employees; direct assistance to patrons; processing fines; operating library systems such as Alma and OCLC; cataloging; managing the computer lab and printing services; and other duties assigned by the Public Services Librarian.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and performs circulation services; communicates library procedures and practices in public, library, and reserve policies; schedules circulation staff as needed.
2. Assists students, staff, and the public with library use, internal and external resources, and material location; provides computer instruction; processes library material and fee transactions.
3. Conducts walk‑and‑talk orientations for student patrons on library use, periodicals, bibliographic search, internet search, or electronic media.
4. Processes student Cal‑West consortium inter‑library loan requests; searches and transfers requested materials.
5. Maintains records for requests, receipts, and returns; manages lost and overdue books and fines; handles transcript holds based on student account balances.
6. Mends and repairs book and non‑book materials; disposes of damaged or outdated materials per procedures, board policy, and state law.
7. Conducts and coordinates annual physical inventory of all library materials.
8. Oversees computer lab, maintaining computers and printers; ensures software is current; collaborates with IT for updates and repairs.
9. Troubleshoots printers and computers, both software and hardware problems, and collaborates with IT for updates and repairs.
10. Oversees the Paper Cut system and hardware; resolves student printing problems; manages cash handling and prepares cash for deposit to the Bursar’s Office; collaborates with IT and Bursar’s Office for repairs.
11. Manages scheduling and maintenance of media rooms and the technology inside them; collaborates with IT for updates and repairs.
12. Assists students with computer issues, questions, and training in the computer lab.
13. Hires and trains new employees in circulation and media areas.
14. Updates and ensures accuracy of department policies and procedural manuals for circulation.
15. Collects and reports data for annual statistics reports.
16. Communicates library policies and hours; updates website and displays signs as needed.
17. Selects, purchases, and justifies textbooks for the reserve collection using the foundation budget.
18. Manages cash in register, daily reconciliation to software ledger; stores cash safely until deposit with the Bursar.
19. Opens and/or closes the building for daily activities.
20. Maintains reports of items cataloged and cataloging activity statistics for internal use and annual surveys.
21. Runs and processes reports of long overdue items for collection development; decides on re‑purchase or deletion from the collection.
22. Searches and downloads bibliographic descriptions of materials for the catalog according to policy and national standards.
23. Maintains data accuracy of book and material descriptions in the online catalog; resolves errors and conflicts on bibliographic records.
24. Receives, reviews, and updates subject and name authority headings in the online catalog when notified by vendors.
25. Participates in statewide meetings on new technology and practices concerning library software.
26. Collects and reports statistics on departmental activities.
27. Performs other related duties assigned that support the objective of the position.
28. Abides by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• In‑depth procedural knowledge of library methods, practices, and terminology including use of library catalog.
• Understanding of the Library of Congress classification and the American Library Association rules for cataloging.
• Basic knowledge of machine‑readable classification and coding.
• Working knowledge of automated library systems and records.
• Comprehensive understanding of library operations, goals, and objectives.
• Strong human‑relations skills to convey specialized concepts to students, resolve urgent needs, and communicate with librarians, faculty, and vendors.
• Arithmetic skills for arranging materials and calculating sums.
• Writing skills for documenting instructions on library services.

Abilities:

• Perform essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Follow detailed procedures such as standard cataloging and filing rules.
• Maintain a well‑organized and attractive library setting.
• Apply and explain library services, layout, rules, and policies.
• Maintain the library office area conducive to research and studying.
• Courtney patrons courteously and perform routine clerical duties.
• Perform routine clerical and record‑keeping duties.

Physical Abilities:

• General physical demands and working conditions are kept on file with Human Resources.
• Essential functions vary by position.
• Adherence to ADA and FEHA requirements for reasonable accommodations.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in library science curriculum or equivalent and two years of experience in an academic library setting. A post‑secondary Library Certificate and four years of experience may be accepted. Alternatively, any combination of education and experience that provides the required equivalent qualifications is acceptable.

Other Requirements

Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population. Valid driver’s license may be required.

Application Information

• Submit all application materials online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment.
• Required components: Coast Community College District Online Employment Application, supplemental question responses, cover letter highlighting relevant experience and D.E.I.A. evidence, current resume.
• Applications missing required materials or with unapproved documents will not be considered.
• Note that the district does not return submitted materials.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. All applicants are considered on a competitive basis, irrespective of their background.