Library Media Technician (IN-HOUSE ONLY)
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Job Location:
Huntington Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 60166 - 81115
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Definition
- IN-HOUSE ONLY:This position is open to internal permanent and temporary Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates are noteligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD please do not apply at this time.
About Golden West College
D.E.I.A - Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility
At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students employees and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:
- Mission Vison and Values
- GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
- GWC Employee-Student Demographics
- Student Equity and Achievement Program
Summary
Provides a variety of paraprofessional library services including but not limited to technical support for automated library services administrative support to the Librarian partial leadership over day-to-day library operations and advanced assistance to library patrons.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Library Media Technician is the second level in a technical career ladder for library support. Advancement to this level requires compliance with the education and experience requirements and a demonstrated ability to provide a full range of customer services encompassing circulation copy cataloging. Advancement to this level requires the ability to serve as a customer services team leader and overseeing other staff in providing service to library users.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties as assigned:
1. Coordinates and performs circulation services. Communicates library procedures and practices in areas such as but not limited to public service library and reserve policies. May schedule circulation staff to accommodate fluctuations in customers.
2. Assists students staff and the public by answering questions on the use of the library internal and external resources and location of materials. Provides instruction on the use of computers in the library. Processes a full range of library material and fee transactions.
3. Conducts walk-and-talk orientations for student-patrons in areas such as general use of the library periodicals bibliographic search internet search or use of electronic media.
4. Processes student Cal-West consortia inter-library loan requests. Searches and transfers requested materials to locations and individuals.
5. Processes and maintains records for requests receipts and returns of library system materials. Maintains records for lost and overdue books fines. May enter into transcript holds based on student account balances.
6. May mend and repair book and non-book materials. Disposes of damaged or outdated materials according to established procedures Board policy and state law.
7. Conducts and may coordinate annual physical inventory of all library materials.
8. Oversees computer lab maintaining computers and printers ensures software is current and functional and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed.
9. Troubleshoots printers and computers both software and hardware problems when they arise and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed.
10. Oversees the Paper Cut system software and hardware. Resolves problems with student printing problems. Manages cash handling and prepares cash for deposit to Bursars Office account. Collaborates with IT and Bursars Office for repairs or problem resolution.
11. Manages scheduling and maintenance of media rooms in library and the technology inside the rooms and collaborates with IT to accomplish updates and repairs when needed.
12. Assists students with computer issues questions and training in the computer lab.
13. Hiring and training new employees in circulation and media areas.
14. Updates and ensures accuracy of department policies and procedures manuals for circulation.
15. Collects and reports data for annual statistics reports as required.
16. Communicates library policies and hours ensuring website is updated and signs posted.
17. Using foundation budget selects and purchases textbooks for reserve collection justifying expenses against invoices.
18. Manages cash in register with daily reconciliation to software ledger. Stores cash in safe until deposited with Bursar.
19. Opens and/or closes the building for daily activities.
20. Maintains reports of items cataloged and cataloging activities statistics for internal library use and annual surveys.
21. Runs and processes reports of long overdue items for collection development purposes: either re-purchase or deletion from the collection.
22. Searches and downloads bibliographic descriptions of materials purchased or acquired into the library catalog according to local policy and accepted national cataloging standards.
23. Maintains data accuracy of description of books and library materials in the online catalog resolving errors and conflicts on bibliographic records.
24. Receives reviews and updates subject and name authority headings in the online catalog when notified of changes from a vendor of authority headings.
25. Participates in statewide meetings on new technology and practices concerning library software.
26. Collects and reports statistics on departmental activities.
27. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
28. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 Code of Professional Ethics. Qualifications and Physical Demands
Knowledge and Skills
1. The position requires an in-depth procedural knowledge of library methods practices and terminology including use of library catalog.
2. Requires an understanding of the Library of Congress classification and the American Library Association rules for cataloging.
3. Requires a basic knowledge of machine-readable classification and coding.
4. Requires a working knowledge of automated library systems and records.
5. Needs to have a thorough understanding of library operations goals and objectives.
6. Requires sufficient human relations skills to convey specialized concepts to students to resolve urgent student needs and communicate with librarians faculty and vendors.
7. Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to arrange materials in numerical sequences and to calculate sums.
8. Requires sufficient writing skills to document instructions on use of library services.
Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to follow detailed procedures such as standard library cataloging and filing rules.
3. Must be able to maintain a well organized and attractive library setting.
4. Requires the ability to apply and explain library services layout rules and policies.
5. Requires the ability to maintain the library office area in a manner conducive to support research and studying.
6. Requires the ability to deal courteously with library patrons including students and faculty.
7. Requires the ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping duties.
Physical Abilities
1. The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Minimum Qualifications: Education Experience D.E.I.A
The position requires an Associates degree in library science curriculum or equivalent and two years of experience in an academic library setting. A post-secondary Library Certificate and four years of experience may be accepted. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial ethnic disability gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population including students with different ability statuses (e.g. physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver license.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties work steps and skills required of the job.Conditions of Employment
This is an IN-HOUSE ONLYfull-time 12-months per year classified position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends if necessary to meet the departments needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
ATTENTION:Before applying please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions please contact HR Recruitment at or .
Application Requirements
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at the application deadline:11:59PM Tuesday January 13 2026.
Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes:
- A completeCoast Community College District Online Employment Application.
- ACurrent Resumeof professional and educational background and experience.
- ACover Letterdetailing your experience related to the role.
- Responses toSupplemental Questions(Please provide clear and detailed responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume put see resume or N/A or leave blank).
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing or by calling 714.438.4716.
Pay Philosophy
Coast Community College District through policies practices and other benefit programs delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce general it is the policy of the district to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.(Salary Range EE-114)
Benefits
This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.
- Generous medical dental vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
- 21 paid holidays
- Cumulative sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Longevity salary programs
- PERS/STRS retirement plans
- Deferred compensation/457 plans
- Employee Assistance Program
Employment Information
- Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
- The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
TheSELECTED CANDIDATEis required to complete the following prior to employment:
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
- Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Additional Information
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. We arecommitted to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status medical condition physical or mental disability military or veteran status or genetic information.The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community CollegeGolden West CollegeandOrange Coast College.TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report(Download PDF reader) provides the crime statistics for calendar yearsand 2024 which were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions.
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