Library Services & Materials Coordinator

San Jose-Evergreen Community College District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is seeking a Library Assistant at San Jose City College. The role supports acquisition, processing, and distribution of library materials with a focus on maintaining accurate records and coordinating with publishers and vendors.

The position requires strong bookkeeping and typing skills, plus the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy library environment. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 12 months per year.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with library-related coursework or equivalent.
• 4 years of technical or paraprofessional library experience incl. technical services or circulation and secretarial work.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisition, processing and distribution of library/media materials.
• Oversee ordering, receipt and processing of materials.
• Coordinate with library staff to ensure effective services.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate payments with publishers/vendors.
• Maintain records, budgets and grant accounts; monitor accounts.

Skills

Sound accounting

Record keeping

Buying activities

Effective communication

Train and direct

Typing

Office equipment

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal relations

Independent work

Education

High school diploma + library coursework

4 years library paraprofessional experience

Job description

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is seeking a Library Assistant at San Jose City College. The role supports acquisition, processing, and distribution of library materials with a focus on maintaining accurate records and coordinating with publishers and vendors.

The position requires strong bookkeeping and typing skills, plus the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy library environment. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 12 months per year.