Library Technician: Access & Research Support

State Center Community College District; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State Center Community College District is seeking a Library Assistant to support students, faculty and the public in locating library resources and navigating interlibrary loan services. The role involves assisting at the circulation desk, managing payments, and helping with acquisitions and cataloging tasks under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of library experience; an associate degree in library technology is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and at least one year of experience in working in a library services setting.
• An associate degree in library technology is highly desirable; college/university library experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty, staff and the public in locating library materials and using interlibrary loan processes.
• Provide basic assistance at the circulation desk and handle payments for fees and fines.
• Process new books and periodicals for circulation and reserves; check orders, labels and barcodes.
• Open/close library, manage supplies, and handle cash drawers and deposits.
• Assist librarians and clerical staff; maintain inventory spreadsheets and library records.
• Shelve, shelf-read, search for missing items and assist with circulation of multimedia items.

Skills

Customer service

Reference assistance

Cash handling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in library technology (desirable)

Tools

Library catalog system

Interlibrary loan software

Circulation system databases

Job description

State Center Community College District is seeking a Library Assistant to support students, faculty and the public in locating library resources and navigating interlibrary loan services. The role involves assisting at the circulation desk, managing payments, and helping with acquisitions and cataloging tasks under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of library experience; an associate degree in library technology is highly desirable.