Library Specialist: Acquisitions & Admin

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

San José-Evergreen Community College District is seeking a Library Assistant to support the acquisition, processing, and distribution of library materials. You will work under the Dean of Instruction (Language Arts) in a 12-month schedule, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, fulfilling paraprofessional duties and maintaining inventory records. Responsibilities include coordinating purchases, assisting with budget and payroll paperwork, and providing high-quality library services to faculty

Qualifications

• High school graduate with college level coursework in library technical assisting or related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible technical or paraprofessional library work experience including technical or circulation services and secretarial work.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle budgeting and purchasing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized paraprofessional work in acquisition, processing and distribution of library materials.
• Oversee ordering, receipt and processing of library materials and supplies.
• Work with library staff to ensure coordinated services.
• Identify items for purchase and prepare purchase orders.
• Coordinate payments to publishers and vendors and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain records including budget and circulation data.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Materials purchasing

Train and direct staff

Typing speed

Office equipment

Independence

Education

High school diploma with library tech coursework

Four years library paraprofessional experience

Tools

Calculator

Fax machine

Computer

Job description

San José-Evergreen Community College District is seeking a Library Assistant to support the acquisition, processing, and distribution of library materials. You will work under the Dean of Instruction (Language Arts) in a 12-month schedule, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, fulfilling paraprofessional duties and maintaining inventory records. Responsibilities include coordinating purchases, assisting with budget and payroll paperwork, and providing high-quality library services to faculty