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Senior Library Technician (Evening/Reserves) - COA

Employer
Peralta Community College District
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 23, 2023


College Information

Peralta/College Information

College of Alameda

College of Alameda’s mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is California’s only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Position Information

Job Title
Senior Library Technician (Evening/Reserves) - COA

Time Base
Full-Time (40 Hours/week)

Compensation
Salary Range: $4,249.32 - $5,378.63mo, Hiring Range: $4,249.32 - $4,667.45/mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.

Position Type
Classified

Department
Instructional-VP (251)

City
Alameda

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under supervision, the Senior Library Technician performs a wide range of paraprofessional technical and clerical functions in cataloging, acquisitions, inventorying, collection maintenance, and overseeing circulation operations. Incumbent is responsible for performing work at a high paraprofessional level and expected to exercise independent judgment in the applications of established procedures.

Monday – Thursday 11:30am – 8:00pm
Friday – 7:30am – 4:00pm
Hours may vary depending on the hours of operation for the library.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Provide circulation, reserve, and collection services to patrons using the library’s automated information systems, including checking out library materials, responding to general information questions, and answering questions regarding loan periods, fines, recalls, claims, holds, shelving, borrowing and library policies.

• Collect and maintain accurate records of overdue/late fines and payments.

• Interview and recommend student workers for hire in circulations; train and supervise student workers in the performance of routine duties; and arrange and prepare students’ work schedules and time cards.

• Perform copy and fast-add cataloging for reserved materials.

• Assist Librarian in cataloging and processing materials for the general collections, using Online Computer Library Center ( OCLC ) and other databases for cataloging copy; input bibliographic data in library’s automated online library system.

• Operate a variety of office equipment and PCs.

• Perform routine clerical tasks, such as opening and distributing mail, photocopying, collecting and compiling statistics, files, and typing correspondences.

• Prepare purchase orders for library materials; verify and correct discrepancies, and monitor fund allotments and depletions.

• Check accuracy of invoices ensuring records accurately reflects purchase order requests.

• Correspond with vendors regarding claims, credits, and incomplete or duplicate shipments.

• Access new material and maintain permanent, organized records of all new acquisitions.

• Sort, shelve, and inventory materials. This includes periodic shelf reading and moves of material to make optimum use of space.

• Assist in preparing basic subject guides and help aids.

• Closes and secures the library in the evening.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of technical library experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and qualifying experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

2. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficiency with a personal computer along with word processing, spreadsheet and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel and Access).

• Knowledge of the Library of Congress cataloging and filing systems and the new technologies used in libraries.

• Experience with computerized on-line library catalogs.

• Library Technician’s Certificate or Degree.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and good organizational skills.

• Ability to handle a substantial volume of repetitive work.

• Ability to maintain financial and statistical records

Environmental Demands

• occasional work performed alone
• constant work around and with people

Other Requirements

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• flexibility or ability to respond to multiple demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
• occasional twisting of body
• occasional use of manual dexterity
• occasional use of tactile acuity
• occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
• frequent work at a rapid pace
• frequent reaching, high, low, and level
• frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
• frequent visual acuity for reading
• constant sitting
• constant use of clear oral communication

Tools & Equipment Used

• computers and standard office machines and equipment
• multi-line telephones
• department-specific equipment

Application Deadline Date
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Open Date
01/23/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*

• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 25.37% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution.

Subject to change.

Mission Statement

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. List of References
  2. Other Document
  3. Cover Letter
  4. Transcripts
  5. Training/Certification Document

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