Library Technician II (Evenings, 11-Month) (PC)
Company: Kern Community College District
Location: Porterville
Posted on: May 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Library Technician II (Evenings, 11-Month) (PC)
Kern Community College District
Salary: $44,999.88 - $63,583.68 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY24-2501249
Location: Porterville, CA
Department: Library
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of
technical library work including acquisition, processing and
cataloging new printed and non-printed library materials, preparing
bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans; oversee and
participate in the activities of the circulation desk; plan,
prioritize, assign and review the work of student assistants and
assigned staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Library Technician II performs
a variety of technical duties in addition to planning, assigning
and reviewing the work of student assistants and assigned staff.
Incumbents are also assigned to perform more complex work related
to acquisition and reference services. The Library Technician I
performs a variety of technical duties such as processing and
cataloging new printed and non-printed library materials, preparing
bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans.
Representative Duties
Process print and non-print materials for introduction into the
library materials collection, including cataloging, preparing
acquisitions in the on-line card catalog, typing and verifying
labels and pockets and affixing identification labels to
materials.
Oversee and participate in circulation activities; answer
telephones and greet visitors; take and relay messages as
appropriate; check in and prepare materials for return to the
circulating collection.
Prepare lists of overdue materials; contact patrons as needed
concerning overdue materials; issue library cards; collect fines
and clear accounts.
Assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic
reference sources; respond to patron requests for library
materials, services and information; instruct and aid patrons,
faculty and staff in the use of library materials and
equipment.
Review and maintain the library web site; assist in developing
procedures and policies for remote access of library services
through the web site; create and maintain password file; correspond
with remote access users; verify status of remote access users.
Plan, prioritize, assign and review the work of student assistants
and assigned staff involved in the processing of library materials
at the circulation desk; participate in the selection of new
employees; provide training for new employees; prepare time cards
for assigned staff.
Participate in the acquisition of library books and online data
bases; identify and recommend current and retrospective acquisition
needs; survey faculty and patrons for desired library materials;
research indices of books available in print for library
acquisitions.
Prepare purchase orders for new library materials; maintain and
update computer listing of materials on order; receive and check
orders for quantity and quality; communicate with vendors
concerning orders.
Prepare a variety of records and lists for the library including
subject bibliographies, acquisition lists and circulations lists;
assist in maintaining the card catalog including filing and pulling
catalog cards for books being included or withdrawn.
Participate in monitoring assigned library accounts; order and
maintain levels of office supplies; disburse office supplies;
collect, count and deliver library monies to the proper
department.
Coordinate public service activities; prioritize needs; evaluate,
develop and maintain library procedures and practices; plan and
develop procedural changes in public service, vertical file and
reserve policies.
Oversee the processing and maintenance of the newspaper and
periodical collections for the library; maintain collections of
back issues of newspapers and periodicals; prepare lists of missing
or damaged materials; prepare subscription renewal list.
Maintain database of materials; correct and update data;
communicate with faculty regarding reserve materials and policies;
process reserve requests.
Search and verify interlibrary loan requests; prepare interlibrary
loan activity records, reports and logs; contact patrons when
materials arrive.
Select, maintain and evaluate the vertical file collection;
purchase pamphlet material and correspond with vendors.
Operate a variety of equipment including a copier, microfilm
reader, intercom system, television and library security system;
assist in the maintenance of library equipment; schedule equipment
repairs.
Oversee and participate in the annual inventory of library
periodicals and book collections; remove damaged library materials;
mend and bind materials as needed.
Monitor library patrons; confront and question patrons who activate
the library security system.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree with course work in
library science, liberal arts, the humanities or a related field
and two years of increasingly responsible clerical and technical
library experience.
Completed application packets must include the following.
Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern library methods, procedures, tools and technology.
Library classification system and cataloging techniques.
Procedures and methods of computerized databases.
Location of library materials.
Reference sources and supplies.
Operation of a variety of equipment, including an intercom system,
library security system and a microfilm reader.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and
data entry techniques.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Inventory
techniques.
Basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and
vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Basic math.
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of technical and clerical library work.
Use and explain library classification system and cataloging
techniques.
Assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic
reference sources.
Train and provide work direction to others. Assign and review the
work of others.
Plan and organize work.
Operate a computer terminal and enter data.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Operate a variety of equipment including an intercom system,
library security system and a microfilm reader.
Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
others.
SALARY RANGE$ 3749.99 - $ 5298.64 monthlyMaximum Entry Level
Salary: $ 3843.74 monthly SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of
Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until
the position is filled; but those received by May 12, 2025, are
assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend
time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any
point.
Completed application packets must include the following.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or
universities outside of the United States must have their
coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member
of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI).
A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line
application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in
the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the
necessary arrangements. EO
Note: The district is strongly committed to achieving staff
diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The
District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not
discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity,
color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual
orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability,
pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of
the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a
person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or
practices.
The district does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work
in the United States. Work authorization should be established at
the time of application submission.
All applicants must apply online at . Emails will not be
accepted.
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