Senior Library Technician - Coa

College Information

College of Alameda
 
College of Alameda's mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals. 
The College is California's only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community. 
 

Position Information

Under general supervision, the Senior Library Technician performs specialized subprofessional library technical work. This class normally has responsibility for more difficult library technical duties and is normally assigned responsibility for a specific area, such as the main circulation area or the periodical circulation area of the library. Supervision and training of student assistants is a function associated with this class.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
Main circulation area of the Library:

Periodical circulation area of the Library:

1. Three (3) years of technical library experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and qualifying experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
2. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Proficiency with a personal computer along with word processing, spreadsheet and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel and Access).
Knowledge of the Library of Congress cataloging and filing systems and the new technologies used in libraries.
Experience with computerized on-line library catalogs.
Library Technician's Certificate or Degree.
Excellent interpersonal skills and good organizational skills.
Ability to handle a substantial volume of repetitive work.
Ability to maintain financial and statistical records.
Experience working with computerized on-line catalogs and with Ameritech Horizon or similar Library automation software.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including library applications.
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
Sensitivity and understanding of the diverse public service needs of a campus library.
Knowledge of:

Ability to:

occasional work performed alone

constant work around and with people

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
flexibility or ability to respond to multiple demands
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
occasional twisting of body
occasional use of manual dexterity
occasional use of tactile acuity
occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
frequent work at a rapid pace
frequent reaching, high, low, and level
frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
frequent visual acuity for reading
constant sitting
constant use of clear oral communication

computers and standard office machines and equipment
multi-line telephones
department-specific equipment

1. Required documents will include:
Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications.
Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable.
Copies of transcripts from fully accredited colleges or university institutions.

(Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts.) (If hired, it will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university.)
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date. Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IF YOUR DEGREE WILL NOT BE CONFERRED UNTIL A LATER DATE.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s)(non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
2. Applications and attachments (resume, cover letter, copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) will ONLY be accepted through the online process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT MAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS OR ITS ATTACHMENTS.
3. Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
4. Skype and phone interviews are not permitted.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement:
As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024. The District Office of Human Resources processes fingerprints electronically. During the employment intake process, new employees will be given information to have their fingerprints taken at another location.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are:
1) A citizen or national of the United States;
2) An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or
3) An alien authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is a United States citizen, national, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
MAY BE REQUIRED
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.