Library Coordinator
Library Coordinator
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RTC is hiring a Library Coordinator! This fulltime classified and overtime eligible position is part of the library team and reports to the Associate Dean of the Library. This position is responsible for assisting library patrons at the information desk cataloging records maintaining the library catalog and updating library database records. The Library Coordinator is also responsible for creating circulation desk schedules hiring and supervising student workers. This position is a core part of the librarys leadership team and will be responsible for handling patron and building issues in the absence of the Associate Dean of the Library. The work hours for this position will include evening hours.Applications received by May 6th will receive priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled.
The Library Coordinator is represented by The Renton Professional Technical Association (ProfTech).The pay range for this role is $4407$5850 monthly and salary placement is based on applicable work experience. New hires may not be placed above Step 10 $5550. ProfTech employees receive a yearly degree stipend depending on the highest level earned (Associates degree $150 Bachelors $250 or a Masters $350. Other benefits are listed on our benefits page and in theCollective Bargaining Agreement Download PDF reader) Download PDF reader).Renton Technical College located southeast of Seattle has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professionaltechnical certificate and degree programs offer entry and midlevel training in the areas of allied health trades and industry culinary business technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education English as a second language and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation prior to entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings. As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School serving those who chose to serve.
Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60 of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups veterans and bi or multilingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include
- Provide leadership in working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations.
- Perform bibliographic searching and identifies cataloging records in sources such as Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Library of Congress (LC) or Online Computer Library Center (OCLC).
- Complete copy cataloging and upgrade records which require classification subject analysis and extensive descriptive changes; corrects or adds subjects or classifications using RDA and AACR2.
- Original cataloging using RDA and AACR2 for items not found in copy catalog sources.
- Maintain online catalog and update library database records using ALMA and PRIMO automated library systems and other systems.
- Process library materials; routine shelf maintenance including shifting weeding and inventory.
- Assist library patrons with the operation of library computers and audiovisual equipment.
- Provide support for the circulation desk.
- Assist library patrons with reference questions & perform reference searches using both print and online reference resources.
- Operate and update the ALMA Library Management System
- Assist patrons at the circulation desk including checking out and checking in library materials handling money and answering the phone.
- Work effectively with students and staff from academically culturally and economically diverse backgrounds.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership or participation with person from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation racial ethnic religious linguistic gender age socioeconomic physical and leaning abilities and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
- High school graduate or equivalent and three years of applicable library technical experience. One year of college education or training in library technical services may substitute on a month for month basis for required experience.
- Ability to catalog (copy and original) in the ALMA Library Management System under the Dewey decimal classification system using RDA and AACR2.
- Familiarity of RDA Toolkit for cataloging.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality think critically and exercise independent judgment required.
- Advanced knowledge of current Microsoft Office software specifically experience creating & editing accessible documents spreadsheets and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs/platforms desired.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Experience with automated library systems such as Alma/Primo Voyager OCLC ProQuest and/or EBSCO is preferred.
- Successful experience using tact discretion and courtesy while interacting with all persons.
- Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records managing multiple tasks and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Knowledge of understanding of and commitment to the education role and philosophy of the technical college.
- Ability to represent the college and personnel in a positive manner.
- Ability to represent the library and staff in shared governance committees meetings or councils.
- Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish Vietnamese Russian Somali and Chinese).
Terms of Employment
The person hired istoprovideauthorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks including employment anddegree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment but will be considered indeterminingthe applicants suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position.Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.Post offer preemployment criminal background checks are also required.
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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion honorably discharged veterans or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton WA
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three 3 calendar years. Renton Technical Colleges Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people including theDuwamishSuquamishSnoqualmieTulalip andMuckleshootNations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world in which RTCs work is done across multiple indigenous lands in some cases away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
