Library Assistant I (19 hours/week, 11 months/year)

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District in Bakersfield is seeking a Library Assistant I to provide general clerical support in the library, check materials in and out, and assist patrons with both routine and technical inquiries. The role carries 19 hours per week for 11 months at the Panorama Campus.

Responsibilities include processing materials, maintaining records, answering phones, and helping with inventory and shelving while training student assistants and supporting the library staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least one year of general clerical experience.
• Strong command of English language, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and perform data entry.
• Effective oral and written communication with patrons and staff.

Responsibilities

• Check in and check out library materials and assist patrons with basic questions.
• Process incoming mail, maintain files and records, and route items as needed.
• Answer phone calls, direct callers, and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with shelving, inventory, and maintenance of library materials.
• Train student assistants and support other library staff as assigned.

Skills

Telephone techniques

Data entry

Office equipment operation

Correct English usage

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Library Assistant I (19 hours/week, 11months/year)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $16,240.92 - $22,588.08 Annually33.0

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: FY25-2600468

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Library

Below is our job description for this position. Please also reviewthe Important Instructions & AdditionalInformation section below, which contains valuableinformation about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform generalclerical work in support of the various sections of the library;check materials in and out of the library; provide general andtechnical assistance to library patrons.

Representative Duties

Perform general clerical work such as typing, duplicating, enteringinformation into computer, processing incoming mail and maintainingvarious files and records; answer telephones and direct callers toappropriate personnel; take and relay messages as appropriate; record and maintain various statistics on library usage.

Check out books and other library materials; receive and processreturned materials; inspect condition of materials returned; sortincoming books and prepare book carts; renew materials byphone.

Assist in the processing of library materials; evaluate andmaintain orderliness of shelved materials; pull and route materialsin need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding; clean andrepair materials as directed; glue, re-label or tape books asneeded.

Issue library use cards; explain the policy for the library card;contact patrons with overdue library materials; receive and receiptoverdue fines; count and record cash received.

Provide general and technical assistance to library patrons; instruct and aid patrons in the use of various library equipment;assist patrons in the use of computer indexes; answer reference anddirectional questions.

Maintain records of periodical subscriptions; check in newperiodicals and prepare for display or introduction to the librarycollection; route specific periodicals to designated personnel anddepartments.

Operate a variety of equipment including a copier, microfilmreader, intercom system, television and library securitysystem.

Train and provide work direction to student assistants; assistother library personnel as directed. Assist with inventory oflibrary book collection and supplies as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and oneyear of general clerical experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE OF Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Operation of standard office equipment including a computer anddata entry techniques.
• Basic record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar,spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic math.

• ABILITY TO Perform a variety of routine clerical duties.
• Answer phones and greet the public courteously.
• Make routine math calculations.
• Operate a computer terminal and enter data.
• Maintain routine records.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn basic library methods, procedures and terminology.
• Learn to operate a variety of equipment including a intercomsystem, library security system and a microfilm reader.
• Learn library classification system.
• Learn the location of materials in the library.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Important Instructions & AdditionalInformation

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Required Application Materials

• Completed Online Application
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Copy of Driver's License

Important Privacy Notice

Applicants are responsible for redacting or removing all sensitive personalinformation from all uploaded documents prior to submission. Please remove Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, and Applicant Photos.

References

Professional reference information will be confirmed and required upon invite to second level interview, if applicable.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the Kern CCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorizations should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.