Library Assistant

Salary: $4,041.59 - $4,968.93 Monthly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 24-037

Closing: 3/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA

Department: Library

Description

Library AssistantOPEN RECRUITMENT12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LISTRANGE 21 $4,041.59 - $4,968.93 MonthlyCURRENT VACANCY 45%, 11 monthsSCHEDULE: 3:30pm - 8:00pm

***Accepting applications from March 4th to March 6th at 5:00 pm***

The Long Beach Community College District is seeking qualified individuals for an opportunity as a Library Assistant. Under supervision, this incumbent will provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, and students at the Public Services Desks at both campus libraries, explain library policies and procedures to patrons, assist with the processing and shelving of library material, perform a variety of Library circulation and technical services functions, and perform related duties as assigned. This incumbent must have knowledge of terminology and basic principles related to paraprofessional work in a community college or public library. Additionally, the incumbent must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, understand and follow written and oral work instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management, staff, faculty, students, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.

The ideal candidate will have graduated high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the diverse, innovative and talented LBCC team!

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

• Type of position: Part Time (i.e., 3:30pm - 8:00pm) Shift

• Location: Liberal Art Campus and Pacific Coast Campus

• Salary: Range 21 $4,041.59 - $4,968.93 Monthly

• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

• All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4837.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more. https://www.lbcc.edu/mission-values

• https://www.lbcc.edu/mission-valueshttps://www.lbcc.edu/mission-values

• https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/eeo_plan__2019-2022_.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

• https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/lbcc-strategic-plan.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

• https://www.lbcc.edu/office-president

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSEUnder supervision, performs a variety of routine administrative duties in support of Library circulation, cataloging and periodical functions; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Library Assistant is the entry-level class in the non-professional library class series. Incumbents perform routine library support services. Library Assistant is distinguished from Library Technician I in that an incumbent in the latter class is responsible for performing specialized clerical and administrative support duties related to the ordering, purchasing and processing of new and donated books, periodicals and other materials, requiring a greater knowledge of library policies, rules and procedures. For the full position description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lbcc/classspecs/780635?keywords=library%20assistant&pagetype=classSpecifications

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:Education,TrainingandExperience:Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidatequalifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitiveamongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

• Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position.

• If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience substitution in lieu of education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience covers the education requirement, on a year-for-year basis, and qualifies you to be considered for this position.

• If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.

Selection Process: The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

• screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience

• scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** We strongly recommend that you please answer each question thoroughly. They will be read and scored by SMEs***

• in-person or online:

• written examination(s)

• qualifications appraisal oral examination

• performance examination

• technical oral examination

(the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool.Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or in the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:District employees may request to transfer by completing the https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/transfer-request-form.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Ancestral Land Acknowledgment Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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