Library Technician Iii

Salary: $3,700.30 - $3,925.65 Monthly
Location : San Jacinto, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02620
Department: Library
Division: Instruction
Opening Date: 06/21/2023
Closing Date: 8/18/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Level: 17
Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To): 1 to 3
Weekly Hours: 40
Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop): Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm & Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contract Length: 12 months
Occupational Group: C Classified
Position Type: R Regular
Categorically Funded: No
# of Positions: 1
JOB SUMMARY
WHO WE ARE:
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As outlined in the District's Student Equity Pledge, "our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.
THE COLLEGE AND THE DISTRICT:
Mt. San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt. San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt. San Jacinto College's Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.
WHO WE WANT:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Mt. San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
We have one (1) exciting opportunity for a Library Technician IIIto serve our San Jacinto, CA campus. Under the general direction of the Administrator overseeing Library Services, the Library Technician III is responsible for all components of circulation services, including directing the functions of the circulation desk and the circulation module of the automated library system and training and leading lower level staff. The Library Technician III may also oversee and participate in Technical Services processes related to Acquisitions and Cataloging.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Schedule, maintain and trouble-shoot circulation functions within the automated library system
• Act as liaison with automated library software vendor to resolve circulation module problems
• Train, schedule and assign tasks for lower level staff
• Oversee the creation of over-dues and billings of library materials
• Oversee the placement and release of financial obligation holds
• Resolve conflicts with students and faculty members
• Reconcile and deposit fine monies
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of circulation procedures
• Submit purchase requisitions for circulation supplies
• Coordinate and create policies for the operation of the reserve materials collection
• Train faculty in the use of online reserve functions
• Maintain library statistics and prepares reports accordingly
• Oversee the automated inventory of library materials
• Evaluate and request content modifications on library website
• Assist students in the use of the Library, including print and electronic reference sources
• Attend workshops, conferences, seminars, etc. to maintain currency in the field
• Oversee and participate in the fulfillment of interlibrary loan requests, and assist in developing interlibrary loan policies and procedures.
• Oversee the check in and maintenance of the print periodical collection
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of library equipment
• Participate in the acquisition of library materials under the guidance of professional librarians
• Coordinate the processing of new library materials for insertion into the library collection
• Oversee shipping of library materials and supplies
• Coordinate completion of cataloging tasks performed by lower level staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND, ABILITIES
The incumbent should possess knowledge of:

• Library methods, practices and usage
• Resources and scope of major fields of knowledge
• Procedural operations in two or more of the major technical areas in the library

The incumbent should possess skills in:

• Working effectively as a team member
• Meeting schedules and timelines
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintaining documentation and records
• Handling multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on customer needs

The incumbent should possess the ability to:

• Use industry-related software for project management
• Use and interpret a wide variety of bibliographic tools
• Do a variety of cataloging
• Interpret and apply established library principles and practices to administrative or complex procedural and clerical problems in the library
• Plan, organize and lead the work of others
• Complete multi-phased procedural activities
• Read and write at a level appropriate to the assigned duties
• Spell, punctuate and use correct grammar
• Make arithmetic computations where necessary
• Meet and deal tactfully with the public, staff and students
• Operate standard office equipment including copiers, calculators and computer system
• Perform difficult and complex work requiring the application of technical library skills
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Three (3) years of college-level coursework (attach transcript); AND
2. Three (3) years of progressively responsible, professional experience in sub-professional library work; INCLUDING
   1. Two (2) years of lead experience in circulation, pre-cataloging, or simple cataloging
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions for meeting the minimum qualifications are allowed, as follows:

• College-level coursework in a related field may be substituted for the professional experience on the basis of nine (9) semester units for one year of experience up to a maximum of one (1) year
• Additional specialized experience that will demonstrate that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge shown above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis up to a maximum of one (1) year

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use library automation systems, digital resources and other relevant productivity software in a library environment to produce documents, presentations, worksheets, databases, charts and graphs
2. Familiarity with library technical processes such as acquisitions and cataloging
3. Prior experience in approaching work and interaction with colleagues and/or students in an equity-minded manner. Ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming work/education environment
4. College-level course work in library science/technology and/or relevant work experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with travel from site to site. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast paced office environment with background noise and a high stress level.

• Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 20 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Initial salary placement for this position is from Step 1 to Step 3 depending on the amount of reasonably related experience. The job is a Classified position, Level 17, working full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months. The position serves District-Wide; applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The current work schedule is Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Work hours are subject to change depending on department needs.
This position is in the California School Employees Association bargaining unit. For more information, please visit their website
A twelve-month probationary period must be successfully completed before the selected candidate is considered a permanent employee of the District. The District provides a contribution towards medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Vacation and sick leave are provided. PERS participation is required for retirement eligible employees. As a condition of employment candidates will be required tocomplete alive scanfor fingerprint clearance and a Tuberculosis (TB) test/Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form developed by the State Department of Public Health. Candidates must have an insurable driver's record.
Mt. San Jacinto Community College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Mt. San Jacinto Community College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's webpage.
SALARY SCHEDULES
APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Applications must be submitted through our online job board; creating a profile is required
2. Before scanning attachments, remove/redact sensitive, confidential information such as date of birth, social security number, personal photograph, etc.
3. Please attach the following:
   • a current resume
   • transcripts of ALL college-level coursework (*see transcript tips below)
   • certification, training, vocational, or related program(s) if applicable
   • provide a list of professional references (include current or previous supervisors)
4. MSJC application must include details regarding how you satisfy the job requirements; including a statement of your philosophy regarding education and how you meet the qualifications (thoroughly answering supplemental questions "Personal Qualifications Statement" and "Diversity Statement" on the MSJC application is acceptable, or a separate document may be included in your submission)