What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Specialist position at Yuba Community College District?
Location: Yuba College - Marysville, CA.
Job Description:BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned Dean or Director and in collaboration with the Librarian, perform a variety of technical and public services duties related to the processing, circulation, research and other activities in support of a designated College or Campus library; provide assistance to students and staff for library circulation materials or in a media services center; receive and process requests for media equipment and materials according to established procedures; receive and process requests for interlibrary loans; provide support to the District Distributive Education and media services.
Essential Duties Summary:REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist students and staff at media circulation desk; check in and out files, videos, records, cassettes, equipment and other materials; assist students in the proper operation of media equipment and computers as necessary. (E)
Issue library cards and provide a variety of technical information and assistance to students and staff in person, on the telephone, via email, chat, text and other modes of communication related to the location and selection of library and media materials, library policies and procedures. (E)
Select, train, schedule and provide work direction to student assistants as assigned; verify and monitor hours worked and submit to appropriate personnel. (E)
Prepare and distribute overdue notices; collect money for fines and damaged library/media materials. (E)
Receive and process print, non-print and electronic library materials for District-wide library services; classify print and non-print materials according to established procedures. (E)
Maintain a variety of statistical and financial records and reports regarding assigned area.
(E) Assure the timely acquisition and circulation of materials according to requests. (E) Maintain library/media materials in proper locations. (E)
Process requests for equipment and materials according to approved procedures. (E)
Process and assure the accuracy of the District periodicals collection; circulate periodicals to faculty. (E)
Create, process and distribute inter-library loan materials according to established procedures; conduct searches by reference or bibliographic methods; verify and distribute materials. (E) Catalog, recatalog and classify audio-visual equipment, electronic resources, books and other materials as assigned; prepare online materials acquisition lists. (E)
Proctor exams as directed. (E)
Assist in maintaining the inventory of library/media materials and equipment. (E)
Operate a variety of library/media equipment including computers and related database applications. (E)
Discharge obsolete or outdated library materials according to established procedures. (E)
Maintain a variety of records and electronic files related to circulation activities and media services, including inter-library loans, user tracking, monies collected from fines and others. (E)
Create, record, edit and duplicate digital resources and instructional materials as assigned or as requested; schedule instructional programming as requested.
Provide assistance to students and staff in the use and care of equipment as assigned.
Order books and other library materials as requested according to approved procedures; receive, process and disburse shipments of materials in accordance with approved procedures.
Create and maintain connections to virtual audiences though social media accounts as directed. Assist the Librarian and other library staff to implement mission and goals articulated in the Library program reviews.
Use an Integrated Library System to perform job tasks as assigned.
Represent the library on assigned committees; attend workshops as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current library practices and procedures.
Reference sources and basic copyright rules.
A wide variety of library/media equipment, virtual library resources, social media and various internet applications.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques using electronic tools. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Oral and written communication skills. Standard procedures for processing library/media materials.
Required Qualifications:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to an associate's degree in library science and two years library/media experience, including experience in public service, ordering, receipt, processing and circulation of library/media materials.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of technical work related to the processing, circulation, research and other activities in support of an assigned library.
Perform responsible library/media clerical work under general supervision.
Learn and use library classification and cataloging techniques.
Operate equipment available in the Library and Media Center, including calculator, audio-visual equipment and computer terminal.
Make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Type at 45 words net per minute from clear copy.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Plan and supervise work.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Physical Demands:PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Lifting light objects.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer terminals and standard office equipment. Standing for extended periods of time.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person.
Carrying, pushing or pulling.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Range/Step: Range 25
Salary Range: $22.88Hr., - $32.25Hr. (Step 1 - 11) Placement will be based on both the candidate's years of experience and educational qualifications.
Benefits Information:Additional Resources:
Click here: About The Yuba Community College District
Click here: Classified Benefits Overview
Click here: Classified Benefit Summary and Rates
Click here: Classified Salary Schedule
Click here: Telework Program
1.0 FTE is considered a Full Time Employee
Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS): Employee contribution of 8% if PERs Member after year of 2013. If PERs Member before 2013, the employee contribution is 7.5%.
20 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break).
11 days accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time).
Accumulate 12 sick days a year.
Posting Number: AS837P
Open Date: 02/20/2025
Close Date:Review Start Date:Open Until Filled:
Special Instructions to Applicants:IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. A complete application requires each section of the online application to be completed. Your application will automatically be disqualified if sections of the application are left blank.
2. DO NOT USE WORDS ; "see resume," or "will provide upon hire." Please check your application for completeness. The more information you provide about your education and work experience will help your application advance to the search committee review process.
3. DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS: Self photographs or of any nature.
4. DO NOT INCLUDE: Date of birth, social security numbers, or ids other than what the application requires.
Pre-employment Requirements
1. Education Code 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination (TB test) within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.
2. As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.
Sponsorship
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.
To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3967
EEO Statement As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.
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Job Description:BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned Dean or Director and in collaboration with the Librarian, perform a variety of technical and public services duties related to the processing, circulation, research and other activities in support of a designated College or Campus library; provide assistance to students and staff for library circulation materials or in a media services center; receive and process requests for media equipment and materials according to established procedures; receive and process requests for interlibrary loans; provide support to the District Distributive Education and media services.
Essential Duties Summary:REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist students and staff at media circulation desk; check in and out files, videos, records, cassettes, equipment and other materials; assist students in the proper operation of media equipment and computers as necessary. (E)
Issue library cards and provide a variety of technical information and assistance to students and staff in person, on the telephone, via email, chat, text and other modes of communication related to the location and selection of library and media materials, library policies and procedures. (E)
Select, train, schedule and provide work direction to student assistants as assigned; verify and monitor hours worked and submit to appropriate personnel. (E)
Prepare and distribute overdue notices; collect money for fines and damaged library/media materials. (E)
Receive and process print, non-print and electronic library materials for District-wide library services; classify print and non-print materials according to established procedures. (E)
Maintain a variety of statistical and financial records and reports regarding assigned area.
(E) Assure the timely acquisition and circulation of materials according to requests. (E) Maintain library/media materials in proper locations. (E)
Process requests for equipment and materials according to approved procedures. (E)
Process and assure the accuracy of the District periodicals collection; circulate periodicals to faculty. (E)
Create, process and distribute inter-library loan materials according to established procedures; conduct searches by reference or bibliographic methods; verify and distribute materials. (E) Catalog, recatalog and classify audio-visual equipment, electronic resources, books and other materials as assigned; prepare online materials acquisition lists. (E)
Proctor exams as directed. (E)
Assist in maintaining the inventory of library/media materials and equipment. (E)
Operate a variety of library/media equipment including computers and related database applications. (E)
Discharge obsolete or outdated library materials according to established procedures. (E)
Maintain a variety of records and electronic files related to circulation activities and media services, including inter-library loans, user tracking, monies collected from fines and others. (E)
Create, record, edit and duplicate digital resources and instructional materials as assigned or as requested; schedule instructional programming as requested.
Provide assistance to students and staff in the use and care of equipment as assigned.
Order books and other library materials as requested according to approved procedures; receive, process and disburse shipments of materials in accordance with approved procedures.
Create and maintain connections to virtual audiences though social media accounts as directed. Assist the Librarian and other library staff to implement mission and goals articulated in the Library program reviews.
Use an Integrated Library System to perform job tasks as assigned.
Represent the library on assigned committees; attend workshops as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current library practices and procedures.
Reference sources and basic copyright rules.
A wide variety of library/media equipment, virtual library resources, social media and various internet applications.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques using electronic tools. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Oral and written communication skills. Standard procedures for processing library/media materials.
Required Qualifications:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to an associate's degree in library science and two years library/media experience, including experience in public service, ordering, receipt, processing and circulation of library/media materials.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of technical work related to the processing, circulation, research and other activities in support of an assigned library.
Perform responsible library/media clerical work under general supervision.
Learn and use library classification and cataloging techniques.
Operate equipment available in the Library and Media Center, including calculator, audio-visual equipment and computer terminal.
Make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Type at 45 words net per minute from clear copy.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Plan and supervise work.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Physical Demands:PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Lifting light objects.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer terminals and standard office equipment. Standing for extended periods of time.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person.
Carrying, pushing or pulling.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Range/Step: Range 25
Salary Range: $22.88Hr., - $32.25Hr. (Step 1 - 11) Placement will be based on both the candidate's years of experience and educational qualifications.
Benefits Information:Additional Resources:
Click here: About The Yuba Community College District
Click here: Classified Benefits Overview
Click here: Classified Benefit Summary and Rates
Click here: Classified Salary Schedule
Click here: Telework Program
1.0 FTE is considered a Full Time Employee
Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS): Employee contribution of 8% if PERs Member after year of 2013. If PERs Member before 2013, the employee contribution is 7.5%.
20 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break).
11 days accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time).
Accumulate 12 sick days a year.
Posting Number: AS837P
Open Date: 02/20/2025
Close Date:Review Start Date:Open Until Filled:
Special Instructions to Applicants:IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. A complete application requires each section of the online application to be completed. Your application will automatically be disqualified if sections of the application are left blank.
2. DO NOT USE WORDS ; "see resume," or "will provide upon hire." Please check your application for completeness. The more information you provide about your education and work experience will help your application advance to the search committee review process.
3. DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS: Self photographs or of any nature.
4. DO NOT INCLUDE: Date of birth, social security numbers, or ids other than what the application requires.
Pre-employment Requirements
1. Education Code 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination (TB test) within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.
2. As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.
Sponsorship
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.
To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3967
EEO Statement As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.
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Salary : $23 - $32
