Antelope Valley College

Library Assistant (2 positions)

Salary: $3,630.22 Monthly

Deadline: 4/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=280177

Under the direction of the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, Planning, and Library Services, performs a wide variety of duties in the College library; assists students, faculty and others in the use of library/media equipment, materials, services and facilities; performs a variety of duties related to circulation, the reserve library, technical services and assistive technology; trains and provides work direction to student workers; performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Circulation Desk:  

• Assists students, faculty and library patrons at the library circulation desk; checks books, periodicals and other materials in and out; collects fines; removes blocks; clears liens; issues library cards; periodicals and other materials in and out according to established guidelines and procedures; answers telephone and directs calls; answers patrons queries and resolves patron issues; directs reference queries to librarian as needed; provides work direction to student assistants. (E)

Circulation Data:  

• Maintains statistical records for circulated items; runs items reports; maintains daily statistics for periodicals and pamphlets; compiles monthly and annual reports pertaining to books, periodicals, pamphlets, and circulations statistics. (E)

Assistive Technology: 

• Demonstrates operations of various equipment and software programs to faculty, staff, student workers, and disabled students including CCTV, Zoom Text*, Kurzweil* JAWS*, and computer software systems; writes and updates materials for training; maintains current knowledge of equipment; and attends training sessions as provided. (E)

Technical Services:

• Processes new and gift donated books; places jackets on books, changes item status; bookmarks created files; check items in through circulation and places on bookcart for shelving. (E)

General Duties: 

• Provides input to develop circulation policies and procedures. (E)

• Opens and prepares library for daily use; reads and records meters; check books in and updates computer records; check change machines and photocopier to assure proper operation; turn on public access computers. (E)

• Closes library turning off equipment; runs day end report, counts the cash box, places in safe along with the APS change bag; locks doors and disable handicap accessible mechanism. (E)

• Trains and provides work direction and guidance to student assistants as assigned. (E)

• Assists library technicians as needed.

• Performs a variety of special projects or assignments as delegated.

• Maintains library materials in assigned locations.

• Operates a variety of library equipment including computer terminal, typewriter, printer, laminator, calculator, copier, microfilm and microfiche readers and others. (E)

• Performs related duties as assigned.

(E = indicates essential duties of the position)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of general library experience. 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic principles, practices, procedures and terminology of a college library.

• Standard procedures for circulating library materials.

• Familiarity with the operation and use of a wide variety of library equipment.

• Basic reference sources and library materials.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Record-keeping techniques.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO: 

• Perform library clerical work under general supervision.

• Check books, periodicals and other materials in and out of the library.

• Assist patrons in the selection and location of library materials.

• Operate a variety of equipment including computer terminal, typewriter, calculator, copier, and  microfiche reader/printer.

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

• Type at 40 words net per minute from clear copy.

• Train and provide work direction to others.

• Lift, bend, stoop and reach.

• Maintain records and prepare reports.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

OTHER INFORMATION

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Trains and provides work directions to student workers.  

CONTACTS:  Co-workers, Bookstore staff, faculty, other departmental staff, security, students, and vendors.  

PHYSICAL EFFORT: 

• Light lifting and carrying books.

• Pushing and pulling carts.

• Walking and standing for extended periods of time.

• Reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to shelve and reach books.

• Bending and kneeling.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard library equipment. 

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.