Library Technician
Job Description
Position Title
Library TechnicianSpecial Instructions to Applicants
NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $51,120 per year, second step $53,700 per year or third step at $56,424 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $62,268 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Our Vision for Social Justice
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Recruitment Type:
Open (Internal and External applicants)Location
Contra Costa CollegePosting Number
0002113# of Openings
1Range
48Salary
YEARLY: $51,120, step 1 - $62,268, step 5 (see special instruction for initial step placement)Position Status
PermanentOvertime Status
Non-Exempt (eligible)Position
Full-TimeIf temporary, employment duration:
N/A# of Hours Scheduled Per Week
40Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours
8:00am to 5:00pm
(some evenings and weekends required)
Shift Differential %
N/A# of Months
12Non-work Periods:
N/AEEO Job Category
Clerical/SecretarialEmployee Group
ClassifiedDepartment
C8010-LibraryPosition Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Library Technician – This classification performs technical duties typically involved in library functions.
Library Technician, Senior – This classification performs more complex duties involved in overseeing a functional area of a library while providing technical supervision and direction to library staff and students.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions
Assists students and faculty at circulation desk; charges, discharges and files library materials.
Processes reserve book and inter-library loan requests from students and faculty; locates material; provides information regarding available library materials; answers routine questions.
Maintains overdue and debt file for non-students; collects and records fines for overdue materials; issues receipts for lost library materials and debt payments.
Compiles statistical data; generates computer reports for librarians’ use; files statistical data; compiles end-of semester and end-of-year statistical reports.
Prepares book orders, requisitions, continuing contract orders and library suborders.
Assists in monitoring student budget; maintains accurate records.
Orders, receives and processes library materials.
Maintains and troubleshoots library photocopiers, printers, scanners and other equipment; assists students in proper usage of the machine; arranges for repairs.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
Two (2) years of library experience in a technical or paraprofessional capacity, preferably in an academic library.
EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, with major emphasis in library technology preferred but not required, or the equivalent.
Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of
Basic library science terminology, systems and technology.
Standard library practices and techniques.
Library technical processes and software relating to acquisition and classification of library materials.
Methods and practices of financial record keeping.
Operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the library industry.
Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Minimum Qualification-Skill To
Minimum Qualification-Ability To
Perform responsible and complex clerical work with accuracy.
Analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision.
Apply basic computer skills to assigned tasks.
Problem-solve and act quickly under difficult situations.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to keyboard with accuracy.
Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio- economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working in an academic library (any college or university library setting). Experience with library cataloging.
- Strong ability to appropriately take initiative, anticipate department and supervisor needs, and to work independently with minimal direction.
- Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including maintaining communications and professional relationships on behalf of the department
- Proficient in higher education administrative software relevant for the operation of the duties of the Library Technician as well as other student information management programs (e.g., Colleague, PeopleSoft), office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Zoom), education-specific platforms (e.g., Canvas, Starfish, or other CRM), library services platform (e.g., Alma, Primo), & library software (e.g., Springshare).
Job Open Date:
12/17/2024Job Close Date:
01/20/2025Open Until Filled
NoForeign Degree and Credit Statement:
Employee Benefits:
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf
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