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Temporary Librarian Technician            

Department: Library
Location: San Jose City College                    
Hourly Pay Rate: $24.30

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a wide variety of technical and clerical library/media center activities related to such areas as technical services, periodical services, circulation services and library instruction using the full range of technologies available.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general assistance to patrons in circulation services, locating library/media center materials.
• Assist patrons in a lab setting with computer applications and use of integrated library systems.
• Oversee and participate in the physical processing of materials in preparation for circulation, shelving and other library/media center activities.
• Label, reinforce, bind, jacket, stamp and repair library/media center materials; treat materials for security system.
• Type and distribute new acquisitions lists and bibliographies,
• Route selected materials to librarians, instructors, and administrators.
• Check-out print and non-print library/media center materials to patrons; check-in materials on return.
• Maintain accurate registration and transaction files and review files to identify overdue materials.
• Prepare overdue notices and assess and collect cash payments for overdue, damaged and lost materials.
• Follow-up on overdue notices to recover un-returned library/media center materials.
• Place holds on student records for non-return of library/media center materials.
• Respond to student and faculty in-person and telephone requests for library/media center materials, services, and information.
• Assist with coordination of circulation activities for library/media center materials.
• Assist patrons with the use of library and audio-visual materials and computers. Supply change for photocopy machines.
• Troubleshoot video and copy machines and computers as necessary.
• Organize and secure collection of master software, audio cassettes and manuals.
• Issue instructional materials to students, maintain inventory of supplies and replace materials as necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of current statistics on library/media center operations and prepare summary reports.
• Maintain inventory of standard supplies and reorder as necessary.
• Assist in developing procedures and forms.
• Assist in taking inventory of library/media center collection of print and non-print materials.
• Prepare displays and exhibits, draft layouts, and prepare signs.
• Assist with training and providing direction to student workers assigned to unit or function.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARD

Knowledge of:

• Standard library procedures of a complex nature including cataloging and circulation procedures.
• Library of Congress classification system.
• Preparation and repair of library/media center materials.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office methods, practices and equipment including personal computers and related software.
• Audio-visual equipment and its basic operation.

Skills and Ability to:

• Learn to perform a variety of library/media center work with speed and accuracy.
• Work independently within general guidelines or parameters.
• Respond to questions from patrons and the general public in a courteous, tactful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Operate a calculator, facsimile machine, computer and other office equipment.
• Type at a rate of speed necessary for effective job performance.
• Receive and properly record cash payments for overdue materials.
• Learn to operate an integrated library software system.
• Organize assigned work to effectively meet deadlines and schedules.

Experience and Education:

• Graduation from high school.
• One year of prior library experience in a clerical or technical capacity.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic back of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Library environment.

Schedule:

On site position
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

PAY RATE
$24.30/ hour
Interested applicants are to submit a resume & a letter of interest to Celia.Cruz-Johnson@sjcc.edu. Please contact Celia Cruz-Johnson if you have any questions. This position position is available beginning August 24th through December 21, 2023 with possibility of extension.