Library Technician Short-term Hourly (STH)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Del Sur (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in California is hiring a Lead Library Assistant to manage acquisitions, circulation, and various library functions. The role includes overseeing student workers, coordinating the Reserve Bookroom, and ensuring efficient library operations. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree and at least two years of relevant experience. This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with an understanding of library policies and practices. The college is dedicated to fostering diversity and promoting equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to an associate's degree in library specialty.
• Two years of increasingly responsible library experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee library acquisitions and manage circulation.
• Train and supervise student workers.
• Maintain the Reserve Bookroom and circulation desk.

Skills

Library policies, procedures, and practices

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data processing

Basic research methods

Education

Associate’s degree in a library specialty

Tools

Horizon online system

Banner system

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Dean of Instructional Resources/Extended Services, perform lead library duties in the acquisition, receipt, circulation, distribution and cataloging, and use of monographs, serials and other library resources in the library; perform lead duties and oversee an assigned area of a library. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Reserve Bookroom: Organizes and maintains Reserve Bookroom services. Prepares textbook budget; determines what books are needed for reserve. Responsible for acquisition and cataloging of textbooks into the Horizon Reserve Library. Removes obsolete and worn materials from reserve and deletes from Horizon system. Maintains and compiles statistics. Routes books to librarians for circulation or return to instructor; compiles reserve statistics for ASO as needed. (E)
• Coordinates the smooth operation of the Circulation Desk; updates Circulation rules and procedures; directs work activities of student assistants to ensure uniform application of policies and procedures; issues library cards utilizing Horizon online system and Banner system; checks in and out various types of library materials; assists patrons in the use of various types of machines; assists patrons by responding to queries and advising patrons of the library services. (E)
• Oversees assigned functions of the library and the use of library resources; assures efficiency and effectiveness; performs departmental opening and closing duties. (E)
• Performs a variety of duties related to the acquisition of library materials; prepares purchase orders and authorizes payments; selects jobbers or publishers; places orders and schedules deliveries. (E)
• Provides information and assistance to students, faculty and other library patrons. (E)
• Performs additional duties related to the circulation of library materials including charging, reserving, renewing and discharging book and non-book materials; assures that shelves are properly maintained. (E)
• Prepares and maintains a variety of specialized patron records, ledgers, reports and statistics; oversees the maintenance of financial records and the accounting for monies collected or disbursed in the assigned area, including fees, and late charges; mails overdue and fine notices; liens patrons’ records; notifies faculty/staff of outstanding books; and prepares letters to patrons advising them of damaged books. (E)
• Recruits, interviews, trains, directs work flow activities of student workers; develops work schedules, provides training, checks accuracy of time sheets; mentors, disciplines and terminates (if necessary) student workers. (E)
• Organizes and coordinates inter‑library loan activities through the OCLC database; records ILL requests from patrons; and oversees loan transactions. (E)
• Oversees the receipt and physical processing of library materials in accordance with established guidelines. (E)
• Operates a variety of office machines and library equipment including typewriter, calculator, copier, laminator, microfilm reader/printer, computer, printer and related software and audio‑visual equipment. (E)
• Prepares a variety of written materials related to assigned function including correspondence, signs, special reports, and statistics. (E)
• Serves on selection committees for new employees. (E)
• Manages the Library’s petty cash; determines monies required in petty cash account; manages refund account for vendor machines balancing receipts; and contacts agent to replenish the account. (E)
• Checks shelves to ensure adequate space for materials shelved; develops book shifting plans and schedules to accommodate adequate space. (E)
• Processes paper, microfiche, and microfilm periodicals; enters to computer to show receipt, property stamp, and security strip; requests missing issues from EBSCO; discards periodicals according to retention schedule; organizes, maintains, and updates periodicals room; records statistics related to periodicals usage and prepares monthly and annual reports. (E)
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: associate’s degree supplemented by college coursework in a library specialty and two years increasingly responsible experience in an area of a library OR up to one year of additional work experience in a library may be substituted for coursework in a library specialty.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Library policies, procedures and practices.
• Library of Congress classification system.
• Reference sources and library holdings.
• Machine readable cataloging codes (MARC).
• Word and data processing.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Operation of a computer terminal and microcomputer.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Basic research methods.
• District organization, operation, policy and objectives.

ABILITY TO

• Perform responsible and technical library duties.
• Oversee and direct the daily operations in an assigned area of a college library.
• Conduct difficult bibliographic searches and resolve cataloging problems.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Participate in the development of library policies, procedures and programs.
• Operate standard business machines and specialized library equipment.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Train and provide work direction to others.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides work direction to student and hourly workers.

CONTACTS

Co‑workers, other departmental staff, patrons, vendors, student workers and assistants.

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for. It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered: Application, Current resume, In‑House Transfer Request Form.

Application deadline: March 18, 2026. Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.

VISA

Does not sponsor employment visas, does not participate in E‑Verify, and does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F‑1 visa programs.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have questions or concerns or require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722‑6311.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.