Library Technician I, Public Services
MiraCosta College
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Type of Assignment: Full Time
Assignment Category: Regular Position
Position Details:
One regular, part-time position, 18 hours per week, 12 months per year. The work schedule will be Thursday from 2:45 pm - 9:15 pm on the Oceanside campus, Friday from 7:45 am - 11:45 am on the San Elijo campus, and Saturday from 9:45 am - 5:15 pm on the Oceanside campus. Note: Thursday and Saturday work schedules include a paid meal break as the person selected to fill this position will be the only staff on site. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.
IMPORTANT: MiraCosta College requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to promote a safe and healthful workplace for employees and to promote the health and safety of our campus community. Unvaccinated employees are at greater risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 within the workplace and to the college community that depends on college programs and services. As of August 23, 2021, all employees must submit proof of vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. For more information, please visit https://www.miracosta.edu/covid/covid-vaccination-requirements.html.
Salary Range: 16
Compensation: Starting at $26.84 per hour (range 16, step 1).
Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.
Benefits:
Membership in the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) retirement plan; vacation and sick leave, earned on an accrual basis; and District-paid holidays.
Position Term in Months: $Term
Application Procedure:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number. The submission deadline for the first screening of applications is 11:59 pm on Friday, October 22, 2021.
1. Application on which you list all relevant experience.
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.
3. A cover letter addressed to the “Screening and Interview Committee” specifically describing how your experience aligns with the representative duties and desirable qualifications.
4. Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated in this job posting. Unofficial or legible photocopies are acceptable. If a degree(s) was earned, the transcripts must state that the degree was awarded. Any degree/coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.
If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. To view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, go to https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=6. Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.
The screening and interview committee will review application materials for up to three to four weeks following the closing date. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected for interview will be notified by e-mail once interview candidates have been scheduled.
Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) proof of being fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 or requesting and receiving approval for a medical or religious exemption; 2) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; 3) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 4) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 5) fingerprint clearance; and 6) approval by the Board of Trustees.
*Individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (e.g. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson and Johnson [J&J/Janssen).Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.
Basic Function:
Under general supervision, offer exceptional customer service and instructional support to students, faculty, and staff by provid­ing access to a variety of library resources and services; provide for the circulation of library materials and equipment; maintain academic reserve collection; perform related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Incumbents are often the sole classi­fied staff member at the circulation desk in the evenings and on Saturdays and work closely with the faculty reference librarian on duty. Library Tech­nician I incumbents assigned to the SEC receive work direction from the Library Technician III.
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.
1. Assist students, staff, faculty and community members in locating, receiving and using library resources in a variety of formats including print, audio-visual and digital; accurately create and maintain detailed library records.
2. Circulate library materials according to established procedures; provide password overrides necessary to perform specific circulation functions.
3. Create and maintain physical and electronic records of academic reserve instructional resources that faculty require or recommend for classroom assignments, including supple­mental course materials in a variety of formats; work with instructors to keep reserve records current; monitor and revise both the academic reserve database and the physical inventory; provide instructors with information regarding compliance with copyright guidelines for all academic reserve materials.
4. Provide directional and general information to students, staff, faculty and the public; answer, screen and direct incoming calls to appropriate personnel or department; explain library policies and procedures to students, staff, faculty and community members.
5. Modify library and institutional user records according to overdue and long-overdue circula­tion policies and procedures; place and clear holds in student administration software; place and clear bills in cloud-based library services platform software for lost or damaged library material.
6. Process interlibrary loan lending requests from other institutions via OCLC World Resource Sharing; circulate interlibrary loan borrowing requests; explain interlibrary loan procedures and policies to library users.
7. Assist in the daily maintenance of the library’s periodical information; utilize serials control module to track receipt and process issues of print periodicals according to established procedures.
8. Open and close the library and information hub; start equipment, log into a variety of soft­ware programs; shut down all devices; secure public areas and lock facility; work closely with campus police and library faculty on duty to ensure building security.
9. Process textbooks and other items for the Math Learning Center and the Writing Center.
Other Duties:
1. Process group-study room reservations using online system; admit groups and assist students in reserving and using media equipment in study rooms.
2. Provide work direction to student workers and campus aides.
3. Respond to user incidents with RFID security system alarms.
4. Provide assistance with and instruction for library equipment including copiers, printers and DVD players.
5. Assist librarians with displays and other special projects.
6. Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating; answer telephone as needed.
7. Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Of:
1. Library of Congress Classification System.
2. Library policies and procedures.
3. ANCSR Classification system.
4. Current cloud-based library services platform software.
5. RFID technology.
6. MARC 21 bibliographic record structure.
7. OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing web interface.
8. Audio-visual equipment.
9. Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Excel and Outlook.
10. Current workplace practices, procedures and equipment.
11. Filing and recordkeeping techniques.
12. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
13. Telephone techniques and etiquette.
14. Written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
15. College organization, functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
16. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.
Ability To:
1. Provide general assistance and information to students, staff, faculty and community members.
2. Process incoming materials and perform related clerical duties.
3. Circulate materials according to established procedures.
4. Assist students and others in the use of library materials and equipment.
5. Maintain compliance with access to district data and information systems.
6. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
8. Operate a computer and standard business software.
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.
10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
Education & Experience:
An associate degree in library science and one year of closely related work experience; or an equivalent combin­a­­tion of training and experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Experience serving patrons in an academic or public library setting.
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
3. Previous experience with a cloud-based library services platform, such as ExLibris Alma.
4. Experience working within a team on projects.
Licenses & Other Requirements:
A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district’s vehicle insurance program.
Physical Effort:
The physical efforts described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Subject to intermittent to frequent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing 35 pounds or less; ability to work at a computer, including repetitive use of a computer keyboard, mouse or other control devices; ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.
Emotional Effort:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and com­munications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis; ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time and/or intermittently while attending to other responsibilities; ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established dead­lines and changing priorities.
Working Conditions:
Primarily works in an indoor library and information hub environment. Subject to frequent inter­ruptions by individuals in person or by telephone; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion. May work at any district location or authorized facility during day, evening and/or weekend hours. Occasional local travel may be requested.
Posting Number: S21/22020P
Human Resources Contact Information: jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
First Screening Date: The submission deadline for the first screening of applications is Friday, October 22, 2021. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
About MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is one of California's 115 public community colleges. The district operates two campus sites and two centers, and offers a robust online education program. Situated between San Diego and Los Angeles, MiraCosta College benefits from multicultural influences and cultural opportunities. Both students and staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere and the feeling that we are all here to help one another. MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more details, please visit our website at https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/board-of-trustees/_docs/3400BP-Diversity-Equity-Inclusion.pdf
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