LIBRARY TECHNICIAN, SENIOR

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 77,826 - 94,977; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium cost paid health benefits

CalPERS pension contributions

10 to 22 days vacation based on service

12 sick leave days

20 paid holidays

Job summary

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is searching for a Senior Library Technician to manage complex library operations at San Jose City College. The position requires overseeing technical services, coordinating staff training, and supporting academic research. An associate degree and three years of related experience are expected. This role is vital for enhancing library services in a culturally diverse environment, and it offers a competitive salary ranging from $77,826 to $94,977 annually, along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible technical clerical or paraprofessional work experience in a library.
• Experience directing other employees or volunteer workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in managing the Circulation Desk and technical services.
• Coordinate cataloging and processing of library and media materials.
• Assist librarians with informational research and collection management.

Skills

Library procedures

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Position Description

Senior Library Technician reports to the Dean of Language Arts & Library at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary

The Senior Library Technician performs a wide variety of complex and difficult paraprofessional library/media center activities and assists in directing a major unit of library center operations and activities. The role provides training and support to staff in using various modules of the library management system.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, the Senior Library Technician performs the majority of complex technical work in the library system and provides technical and functional direction of other library technical staff. Incumbents are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the lead level class in the Library Technician series, distinguished by the difficulty and complexity of work performed in the direction of library center operations requiring specialized knowledge and skills in certain library techniques and functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in complex work in managing the Circulation Desk, technical services or media circulation, resolving questions regarding library policy, and answering day‑to‑day procedural questions.
• Oversee and participate in recommending and ordering, receipt and processing of a variety of library and media materials. Monitor requests and recommend purchase of popular titles.
• Facilitate the use of library center services, answer questions regarding materials and media availability and respond to reserve collection inquiries.
• Review and evaluate a variety of library and media materials for cataloging purposes; search, create and revise catalog records for print and non‑print materials using a computer and enter catalog and inventory records into an electronic database.
• Coordinate the cataloging and processing of library and media materials to ensure efficient workflow and timely availability of new materials.
• Provide assistance to librarians in informational research or library center operations. Consult with librarians on ordering replacement copies and additional copies of materials.
• Organize and maintain a collection of reserve books and materials/media at the request of librarians and instructors.
• Create course and bibliographic records, reading lists, citations, and searchable IDs. Process materials from online catalogs and ensure accurate matches.
• Configure and manage automatic notices from the library system; follow up on overdue notices to recover library/media center materials not returned.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries sent to the Circulation contact.
• Remove obsolete and worn materials from the library center collection and update files.
• Assess fines for overdue, damaged and lost materials. Resolve conflicts with patrons and issue warrants for refunds.
• Prepare and distribute reading lists and publications; develop and prepare bulletin boards, displays and posters.
• Participate in planning and management of shelf space needs for various collections.
• Coordinate circulation activities for library center materials with faculty and other library units.
• Hire, train and evaluate the work of student workers in circulation, shelving and other library center activities.
• Maintain appropriate liaison with representatives from other libraries.
• Respond to general assistance inquiries of students and faculty; provide circulation and other technical assistance in the use of library center materials and equipment. Refer reference questions to the librarian on duty.
• Assist in developing procedures and forms; prepare special reports and surveys as directed; perform queries to generate online statistics for special reports such as web usage, monthly circulation reports, and state/federal agency surveys.
• Establish, maintain and update a variety of records and files related to library center operations and inventory, including budgetary/financial records, purchase orders, facility usage summaries, circulation data and media usage.
• Assist and train patrons in the use of library center equipment including online catalog, computers, scanners, and copiers; provide technical assistance for malfunctions.
• Assist patrons in the areas of account access to library patron accounts, database, online campus portals; instruct patrons on the use of print portal features on campus equipment.
• Research library system knowledge base to troubleshoot issues and configure settings; monitor system listserv for relevant information for system knowledge and self‑training.
• Verify student eligibility and issue loaned laptops; participate in campus‑wide programs to acquire, process and facilitate equipment loans; update loan list and provide reports for college administration; coordinate with CTSS about important software updates and installation.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to this classification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Standard library procedures of a complex nature including circulation procedures and the use of a variety of reserve collection sources.
• Types and uses of materials/media in a library collection.
• Library policies, procedures, organization and operating details.
• Practices for searching, creating and revising standard MARC format using an online bibliographic utility.
• Library of Congress cataloging practices and classification schedules.
• Library terminology and record‑keeping methods.
• Audio‑visual materials and their use.

Skills and Abilities

• Understand, interpret and apply a body of technical information beyond normal library policies and procedures.
• Organize and schedule work to effectively meet deadlines and schedules.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Perform moderately complex request and reserve collection work.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Troubleshoot and operate library catalog, identify technical problems and seek solutions.
• Direct and evaluate the work of student workers.
• Operate a computer, office equipment, and applicable library software.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of increasingly responsible technical clerical or paraprofessional work experience in a library, including some direction of other employee or volunteer workers.

Desired Qualifications

None specified.

District’s Diversity Requirements

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and the duties listed in the District’s hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Salary Range

$77,826 – $94,977 annual salary (Range 90: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2025‑2026). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.

Benefits

Qualifies for the choice of one of the District’s health benefits and welfare plans, with the premium cost 100% paid by the District. Includes medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO), dental (Delta Dental PPO), vision (VSP Choice), life insurance for employee and dependents (The Lincoln), long‑term disability income protection (The Lincoln), and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP). Additional contributions include 26.81% of salary towards an employee’s pension (CalPERS) and optional plans such as additional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement contributions. Classified employees earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service) and up to 12 sick leave days. There are 20 paid holidays.

How to Apply

Visit https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com/ to apply online.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

The District is represented by dedicated employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence, fosters understanding, and creates an inclusive environment for employees and students.