SUMMARY

Provides a variety of paraprofessional library services including, but not limited to technical support for automated library services including acquisition, processing, and cataloging new pre-existing printed and non-printed library materials, preparing bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Coordinates and places orders for books, periodicals, electronic media resources, and a variety of supplies for library use within pre-established parameters and procedures. Researches cost, availability, reviews, and hard-to-find titles.  Coordinates with purchasing and accounting to verify that payments are commensurate with receipt of purchased items.
• Assists students, staff, and the public by answering questions on the use of the library, internal and external resources, and location of materials.  Provides instruction on the use of computers and equipment used in the library.  Processes a full range of library material and fee transactions.
• Provides intermediate level reference services to students and staff using automated and manual resources.

See job description for a complete listing of duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The position requires the equivalent of an Associates Degree in library science curriculum and three years of experience in an academic library setting.  Library Technician Certificate is preferred. Additional higher education enabling performance in all aspects of the job may be substituted for some experience.

LICENSES

KNOWLEDGE OF

Requires an in-depth procedural knowledge of library methods, practices and terminology including use of library card catalog and intermediate reference sources.  Must have a complete understanding of the Dewey Decimal System of classification and the current American Library Association rules and trends for cataloguing.  Requires a working knowledge of the processes for acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, and circulating library materials. Requires a working knowledge of machine-readable classification and coding.  Requires a working knowledge of automated carding systems and records, integrated library management systems, and bibliographic utilities.  Requires knowledge of and skill at conducting bibliographic searches.  Requires a basic knowledge of multi-media equipment used in the library. Requires a complete understanding of Library operations, goals and objectives.  Requires a working knowledge of financial record keeping sufficient to maintain a departmental budget.  Requires sufficient communication skills to convey specialized concepts to students and to resolve urgent student needs.  Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to arrange materials in numerical sequences and to calculate sums.  Requires sufficient writing skills to document instructions on use of library services. 

ABILITIES

Must be able to perform all of the duties of the position with only general supervision and support.  Requires the ability to follow detailed procedures such as standard library cataloging and filing rules.  Must be able to apply and explain library services, layout, rules, and policies.  Must be able to maintain the circulation and reference areas in a manner conducive to support research and studying.   Requires the ability to deal courteously with library patrons including students and faculty.  Must be able to perform routine clerical and record keeping duties.  Requires the ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as: personal computers, common office productivity software, special library databases, microfilm readers/printers, and other peripherals found in libraries.  Requires the ability to select, supervise, and review the work of student workers.  Requires the ability to perform work assignments at all College locations. May be required to work evenings and weekends and at all College locations.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, classified service position .
Benefits: The District provides a comprehensive health and welfare package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and income protection. The current cost to the employee for benefits will not exceed $900 per year. Position will receive 8 hours of sick leave and vacation per month, plus 17 paid holidays per year. Position is within the CSEA Bargaining Unit and subject to Association dues.  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: Work is performed indoors where some safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of medium weight, yet, awkward materials.
Physical Abilities: Requires the ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, reach and twist.  Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize letters and numbers; hand-arm-eye coordination to use a personal computer keyboard; ambulatory ability to walk, move carts, and reach to selves for placement of lightweight objects (less than 10 pounds).  Requires hearing and speech ability to project voice to a small group, and carry on conversations in person and over the phone.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

January 3, 2011.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants must submit:

• Letter of Application to include, but not limited to, information on related knowledge and experience specified in the job description.
• Completed District Application for Classified Employment.
• Resume
• Unofficial copy of transcripts verifying educational degrees if applicable (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
• A list of at least 3 references with contact information.

Above materials are to be submitted to the:
Human Resources Office, Barstow College,                                    
2700 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA  92311
Or Emailed to: hr@barstow.edu

Visit  www.barstow.edu  for an application and job description.
You may contact Human Resources if you have any questions at  (760) 252-2411 Ext. 7232 or Email hr@barstow.edu .
Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources staff for minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the interview screening process. The top candidates will be invited to a committee interview. The committee will recommend the finalists who will be invited to a second interview with the District Librarian.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Faxes will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a District application. Any application, resume or other materials submitted for employment at Barstow College will become the property of the District, and will not be returned to the applicant. The Barstow Community College District reserves the right to reopen, re-advertise or to delay the filling of any position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The  District is an equal opportunity employer.  The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans.  No person shall be denied employment because  of ethnicity or race, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry or political or organizational affiliation.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION

	Click on the page icon to the left to download an application. Choose the save option, open the file in your word processor, fill out the application and send it as an attachment to hr@barstow.edu.
	You may contact Human Resources to have an application and job description mailed to you. Phone: (760) 252-2411 Fax: (760) 252-1875 TTY: (760) 252-6759 mailto:hr@barstow.edu