Library Assistant I

Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE This position is responsible for performing professional library duties in one or more of the following areas: acquisition cataloging circulation distribution and utilization of library resources; and providing assistance to students faculty and other patrons regarding library resources.

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Assists and provides technical information to faculty staff and students and other patrons regarding online catalog location selection and utilization of books periodicals and other library materials. Charges discharges reserves and renews books and other materials; collects and accounts for fines overdue charges and other monies. Processes library cards for faculty staff and students to ensure all patrons have access to library materials. Processes and catalogs new library acquisitions in accordance with established standards and procedures; resolves bibliographic searches. Processes and maintains library materials and is responsible for monitoring shelving and shelf reading in an assigned area of the library; assists in maintaining the library in a quiet and orderly condition. Assists in daily operations procedures such as unlocking and locking entrances handling cash receipts and book drop clearing. Participates in the planning and development of library policies programs and procedures as requested. Prepares and maintains a variety of detailed statistical records reports and correspondence and continuously updates the library database for assigned area of responsibility. Performs general clerical duties related to the maintenance and efficiency of the library; processes various forms letters and correspondence; answers telephones and directs calls as appropriate; provides routine information. Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity equity and inclusion trainings and events. Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS College-level course work in library science/technology. Experience working in a college or university library. Demonstrated experience integrating diversity equity and inclusion into the duties and responsibilities of this position. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED . Minimum one (1) year technical and clerical library experience. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)