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Library Media Technician (IN-HOUSE ONLY)
Government Jobs, Huntington Beach, California, United States, 92647
Library Media Technician
Provides a variety of paraprofessional library services including, but not limited to technical support for automated library services, administrative support to the librarian, partial leadership over day-to-day library operations, and advanced assistance to library patrons. Distinguishing Career Features: The Library Media Technician is the second level in a technical career ladder for library support. Advancement to this level requires compliance with the education and experience requirements and a demonstrated ability to provide a full range of customer services encompassing circulation, copy cataloging. Advancement to this level requires the ability to serve as a customer services team leader and overseeing other staff in providing service to library users. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned: Coordinates and performs circulation services. Communicates library procedures and practices in areas such as, but not limited to public service, library, and reserve policies. May schedule circulation staff to accommodate fluctuations in customers. Assists students, staff, and the public by answering questions on the use of the library, internal and external resources, and location of materials. Provides instruction on the use of computers in the library. Processes a full range of library material and fee transactions. Conducts "walk-and-talk" orientations for student-patrons in areas such as general use of the library, periodicals, bibliographic search, internet search, or use of electronic media. Processes student Cal-West consortia inter-library loan requests. Searches and transfers requested materials to locations and individuals. Processes and maintains records for requests, receipts, and returns of library system materials. Maintains records for lost and overdue books, fines. May enter into transcript holds based on student account balances. May mend and repair book and non-book materials. Disposes of damaged or outdated materials according to established procedures, Board policy, and state law. Conducts and may coordinate annual physical inventory of all library materials. Oversees computer lab, maintaining computers and printers, ensures software is current and functional and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed. Troubleshoots printers and computers, both software and hardware problems, when they arise, and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed. Oversees the Paper Cut system, software and hardware. Resolves problems with student printing problems. Manages cash handling and prepares cash for deposit to Bursar's Office account. Collaborates with IT and Bursar's Office for repairs or problem resolution. Manages scheduling and maintenance of media rooms in library, and the technology inside the rooms, and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed. Assists students with computer issues, questions, and training in the computer lab. Hiring and training new employees in circulation and media areas. Updates and ensures accuracy of department policies and procedures manuals for circulation. Collects and reports data for annual statistics reports as required. Communicates library policies and hours, ensuring website is updated, and signs posted. Using foundation budget, selects, and purchases textbooks for reserve collection, justifying expenses against invoices. Manages cash in register with daily reconciliation to software ledger. Stores cash in safe until deposited with Bursar. Opens and/or closes the building for daily activities. Maintains reports of items cataloged and cataloging activities statistics for internal library use and annual surveys. Runs and processes reports of long overdue items for collection development purposes: either re-purchase or deletion from the collection. Searches and downloads bibliographic descriptions of materials purchased or acquired into the library catalog according to local policy and accepted national cataloging standards. Maintains data accuracy of description of books and library materials in the online catalog, resolving errors and conflicts on bibliographic records. Receives, reviews and updates subject and name authority headings in the online catalog when notified of changes from a vendor of authority headings. Participates in statewide meetings on new technology and practices concerning library software. Collects and reports statistics on departmental activities. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050
Code of Professional Ethics. Knowledge and Skills: The position requires an in-depth procedural knowledge of library methods, practices and terminology including use of library catalog. Requires an understanding of the Library of Congress classification and the American Library Association rules for cataloging. Requires a basic knowledge of machine-readable classification and coding. Requires a working knowledge of automated library systems and records. Needs to have a thorough understanding of library operations, goals and objectives. Requires sufficient human relations skills to convey specialized concepts to students, to resolve urgent student needs, and communicate with librarians, faculty and vendors. Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to arrange materials in numerical sequences and to calculate sums. Requires sufficient writing skills to document instructions on use of library services. Abilities: Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position. Requires the ability to follow detailed procedures such as standard library cataloging and filing rules. Must be able to maintain a well organized and attractive library setting. Requires the ability to apply and explain library services, layout, rules, and policies. Requires the ability to maintain the library office area in a manner conducive to support research and studying. Requires the ability to deal courteously with library patrons including students and faculty. Requires the ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping duties. Physical Abilities: The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources. Essential functions will vary by position. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law. Minimum Qualifications: The position requires an 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. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom. Licenses and Certificates: May require a valid driver license. Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. This is an IN-HOUSE ONLY, full-time, 12-months per year classified position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the department's needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716. Application Requirements: To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by the application deadline: 11:59PM Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable). A complete application packet includes: A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application. A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience. A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role. Responses to Supplemental Questions (Please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s
Provides a variety of paraprofessional library services including, but not limited to technical support for automated library services, administrative support to the librarian, partial leadership over day-to-day library operations, and advanced assistance to library patrons. Distinguishing Career Features: The Library Media Technician is the second level in a technical career ladder for library support. Advancement to this level requires compliance with the education and experience requirements and a demonstrated ability to provide a full range of customer services encompassing circulation, copy cataloging. Advancement to this level requires the ability to serve as a customer services team leader and overseeing other staff in providing service to library users. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned: Coordinates and performs circulation services. Communicates library procedures and practices in areas such as, but not limited to public service, library, and reserve policies. May schedule circulation staff to accommodate fluctuations in customers. Assists students, staff, and the public by answering questions on the use of the library, internal and external resources, and location of materials. Provides instruction on the use of computers in the library. Processes a full range of library material and fee transactions. Conducts "walk-and-talk" orientations for student-patrons in areas such as general use of the library, periodicals, bibliographic search, internet search, or use of electronic media. Processes student Cal-West consortia inter-library loan requests. Searches and transfers requested materials to locations and individuals. Processes and maintains records for requests, receipts, and returns of library system materials. Maintains records for lost and overdue books, fines. May enter into transcript holds based on student account balances. May mend and repair book and non-book materials. Disposes of damaged or outdated materials according to established procedures, Board policy, and state law. Conducts and may coordinate annual physical inventory of all library materials. Oversees computer lab, maintaining computers and printers, ensures software is current and functional and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed. Troubleshoots printers and computers, both software and hardware problems, when they arise, and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed. Oversees the Paper Cut system, software and hardware. Resolves problems with student printing problems. Manages cash handling and prepares cash for deposit to Bursar's Office account. Collaborates with IT and Bursar's Office for repairs or problem resolution. Manages scheduling and maintenance of media rooms in library, and the technology inside the rooms, and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed. Assists students with computer issues, questions, and training in the computer lab. Hiring and training new employees in circulation and media areas. Updates and ensures accuracy of department policies and procedures manuals for circulation. Collects and reports data for annual statistics reports as required. Communicates library policies and hours, ensuring website is updated, and signs posted. Using foundation budget, selects, and purchases textbooks for reserve collection, justifying expenses against invoices. Manages cash in register with daily reconciliation to software ledger. Stores cash in safe until deposited with Bursar. Opens and/or closes the building for daily activities. Maintains reports of items cataloged and cataloging activities statistics for internal library use and annual surveys. Runs and processes reports of long overdue items for collection development purposes: either re-purchase or deletion from the collection. Searches and downloads bibliographic descriptions of materials purchased or acquired into the library catalog according to local policy and accepted national cataloging standards. Maintains data accuracy of description of books and library materials in the online catalog, resolving errors and conflicts on bibliographic records. Receives, reviews and updates subject and name authority headings in the online catalog when notified of changes from a vendor of authority headings. Participates in statewide meetings on new technology and practices concerning library software. Collects and reports statistics on departmental activities. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050
Code of Professional Ethics. Knowledge and Skills: The position requires an in-depth procedural knowledge of library methods, practices and terminology including use of library catalog. Requires an understanding of the Library of Congress classification and the American Library Association rules for cataloging. Requires a basic knowledge of machine-readable classification and coding. Requires a working knowledge of automated library systems and records. Needs to have a thorough understanding of library operations, goals and objectives. Requires sufficient human relations skills to convey specialized concepts to students, to resolve urgent student needs, and communicate with librarians, faculty and vendors. Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to arrange materials in numerical sequences and to calculate sums. Requires sufficient writing skills to document instructions on use of library services. Abilities: Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position. Requires the ability to follow detailed procedures such as standard library cataloging and filing rules. Must be able to maintain a well organized and attractive library setting. Requires the ability to apply and explain library services, layout, rules, and policies. Requires the ability to maintain the library office area in a manner conducive to support research and studying. Requires the ability to deal courteously with library patrons including students and faculty. Requires the ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping duties. Physical Abilities: The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources. Essential functions will vary by position. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law. Minimum Qualifications: The position requires an 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. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom. Licenses and Certificates: May require a valid driver license. Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. This is an IN-HOUSE ONLY, full-time, 12-months per year classified position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the department's needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716. Application Requirements: To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by the application deadline: 11:59PM Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable). A complete application packet includes: A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application. A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience. A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role. Responses to Supplemental Questions (Please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s