Library Assistant Short-Term Hourly (Temporary)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Del Sur (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley College is seeking a Library Assistant to perform duties in the library, assisting students and faculty with library/media needs, managing circulation processes, and providing training to student workers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of library experience. Responsibilities include maintaining library services, operating equipment, and ensuring a conducive environment for learning. This role requires effective communication and interpersonal skills, along with a strong understanding of library operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year of general library experience.
• Familiarity with library equipment and operations.
• Ability to perform clerical work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at the circulation desk and manage the check-in/out process.
• Maintain statistical records and compile reports for circulated items.
• Demonstrate assistive technology equipment to students and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping techniques

Basic principles of library operations

Ability to assist patrons

Typing at 40 words per minute

Education

High school diploma

1 year of general library experience

Tools

Computer terminal

Typewriter

Copier

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Dean of Instructional Resources/Extended 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.

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.

Working Conditions: Normal library environment.