Substitute - Library Technician I Continuous Applicant Pool

Imperial Valley College; California (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Imperial Valley College is seeking a Substitute - Library Technician I to provide technical library assistance, help patrons locate materials, and operate catalog systems. Duties include circulation, training student workers, and maintaining a clean, orderly library environment.

The role supports evening and weekend hours and requires a high school diploma with library services coursework and two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and specialized coursework in library technical services.
• Two years of library and clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical library assistance to patrons in locating materials and using library equipment.
• Assist in locating resources and orient patrons to catalog systems.
• Perform circulation duties and check materials in/out during assigned hours.
• Assist in maintaining library materials and ensuring orderly facilities.
• Operate office machines and help patrons with basic technology and databases.
• Train and guide student workers as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Patron assistance

Catalog systems

Circulation duties

Education

High school diploma

Library technical services coursework

Tools

Automated catalog systems

Job description

Substitute - Library Technician I Continuous Applicant Pool

Salary: $18.80 Hourly

Job Type: Classified Substitute

Job Number: SUB-LTECHI

Closing: Continuous

Location: 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA

Division: Arts & Letters/Learning Services

Representative Duties

• Basic Function: Under the direction of Area Administrator or assigned supervisor, provide technical library assistance to patrons in locating materials, operating library equipment, and checking materials in and out for library patrons.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Incumbents in the Library Technician I class provide technical assistance to students and other library patrons in locating library resources and materials, orient patrons in the use of automated and manual catalog systems, and perform circulation duties during assigned hours which could include evening and weekend hours.
• Maintain circulation services during evening and weekend hours; provide technical assistance to patrons in locating materials and resources; respond to questions and provide information; direct patrons requiring professional assistance to the Librarian as necessary.
• Check books, periodicals and other materials in and out according to established library policies and procedures; assist in maintaining the security of library materials; collect fees for overdue materials and specialized library services.
• Instruct patrons in the use of automated and card catalog systems and equipment; conduct library tours as requested by instructors and other groups.
• Operate, demonstrate and instruct library patrons in the operation of computer terminals, copiers / printers, related software and peripheral equipment. Provide assistance in recovering files, and train students in the use of databases, various programs and the Internet.
• Assist students in locating and gathering materials for research as requested.
• Assist in processing library materials as required; type pockets, cards and labels; return books to shelves and check for miss-shelving. Receive interlibrary loan requests. Assist in maintaining the library in a clean and orderly condition; assure student conduct is conducive to a studious learning environment.
• Operate and maintain a variety of office machines including copier, microfilm reader/printer, date machine and typewriter; load cartridges and paper and add toner as needed.
• Operate a cash register and make change; count change fund when opening and close out register at closing.
• Assist in the preserving, mending and repairing of books and library materials.
• Pick up library materials at book drops on campus and return them to the library.
• Participate in periodic inventory of the library collection and check for miss-shelving and lost books.
• Assist in the statistical record of the In-house use (books being used in the library).
• Train and provide work direction to student workers as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school, completion of specialized coursework in library technical services and two years of library and clerical experience.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

Supplemental Information

RANGE 9 CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Substitutes/Short-Term are placed at Step 1.

**Applications in the sub-pool will remain on file for one year.**

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy and free expression of ideas.