Library Technician II

Salary:

$3,480.13 - $3,802.84 Monthly

Location :

San Jacinto, CA

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

02972

Department:

Library

Division:

Instruction

Opening Date:

08/20/2024

Closing Date:

9/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Level:

14

Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To):

1 to 4

Weekly Hours:

40

Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop):

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5 pm; Friday 8 am - 12 pm

Contract Length:

12 months

Occupational Group:

Technical/Paraprofessinal

Position Type:

R Regular

Categorically Funded:

No

# of Positions:

1

JOB SUMMARY

WHO WE ARE:Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As outlined in the District's Student Equity Pledge,"our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.

THE COLLEGE AND THE DISTRICT:Mt. San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt. San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt. San Jacinto College's Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.

WHO WE WANT:We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Mt. San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

We have one (1) exciting opportunity for a

Library Technician II position

located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Under the general direction of the Coordinator of Library Services, the Library Technician II performs a variety of functions involved in the circulation of library materials, administers the reserve material collection, prepares overdue notices, leads and trains lower level staff and directs the operations of the circulation desk in the absence of higher level staff. The Library Technician II maintains library functions and assists students in accessing library materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.Register patrons and confirm employment and/or enrollment status Charge and discharge library materials Prepare overdue notices and bills Collect fines and lost material fees Resolve routine circulation discrepancies Construct a list of financial obligation holds and place and release holds Organize, administer and act as a liaison with faculty for reserve materials Process, prepare and distribute hold materials Prepare interlibrary loan materials for pickup Oversee the retrieval of outside book return materials Oversee the processing and maintenance of the periodical collection in the absence of the Technical Services Specialist Train and lead lower level staff Direct the operations of the circulation desk in the absence of higher level staff Balance cash register receipts Assist students in the use of the library, print and electronic reference materials Identify lost and damaged materials for replacement Participate in the acquisition of library materials Coordinate the distribution of mail Attend workshops, conferences and seminars to maintain currency in the field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of:Routine technical and library methods and practices Current books and authors, magazines and widely circulated publications

The incumbent must possess the skills to:

Work effectively as a team member Meet schedules and timelines Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Maintain documentation and records Handle multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on customer needs

The incumbent must possess the ability to:

Implement a set of procedural activities involved in a technical library function or process Do standardized cataloging and reference work Initiate and process acquisitions Conduct and carry out circulation orders and similar library processes Train and lead others in assigned procedures Meet and deal tactfully with the public, staff, and/or students Operate standard office equipment including copiers, calculators, and computer system Perform a variety of routine library work with substantial independence Read and write at a level appropriate to the assigned duties Use good grammar, spell and punctuate correctly Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTwo (2) years or 48 semester units of college-level course work (*attach transcripts);

AND

Three (3) years of progressively responsible library experience;

AND

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

***Before scanning attachments,

remove/redact sensitive, confidential information

such as date of birth, social security number, address and photograph***

SUBSTITUTIONSSubstitutions for meeting the minimum qualifications of this position are allowed, as follows:

College level coursework in a related field may be substituted for the

experience

requirement (on the basis of nine (9) semester units for one (1) year experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years) Additional specialized experience that demonstrates the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, may be substituted for the

education

(on a year for year basis up to a maximum of one (1) year)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use library automation systems, digital resources and other relevant productivity software in a library environment to produce documents Familiarity with library technical processes such as acquisitions and cataloging Prior experience in approaching work and interaction with colleagues and/or students in an equity-minded manner Ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming work/education environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a library setting.

Physical:

Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 20 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTInitial salary placement for this position is from

Step 1 to Step 4

depending on the amount of reasonably related experience. This job is a Classified position,

Level 14 , working full time. The position serves District-Wide; applicants may be assigned to any district facility. Work hours are subject to change depending on department needs.

The work schedule is as follows:

40 hours per week, 12 months = Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5 pm; Friday 8 am - 12 pm

This position are in the California School Employees Association bargaining unit. For more information, please visit their website

A six-month probationary period must be successfully completed before the selected candidate is considered a permanent employee of the District. The District provides a contribution towards medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Vacation and sick leave are provided. PERS participation is required for retirement eligible employees.

As a condition of employment candidates will be required to

complete a

live scan

for fingerprint clearance and a Tuberculosis (TB) test/Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form developed by the State Department of Public Health.

Candidates must have an insurable driver's record.

SALARY SCHEDULES

APPLICATION PROCEDURESApplications must be submitted through our online job board; creating a profile is required Before scanning attachments,

remove/redact sensitive, confidential information such as date of birth, social security number, personal photograph, etc.

Please attach the following:

a current resume

transcripts of

ALL

college-level coursework (*see transcript tips below) certification, training, vocational, or related program(s) if applicable provide a list of professional references (include current or previous supervisors)

MSJC application must include details regarding how you satisfy the job requirements; including a statement of your philosophy regarding education and how you meet the qualifications (thoroughly answering supplemental questions " Personal Qualifications Statement " and

"Diversity Statement"

on the MSJC application is acceptable, or a separate document may be included in your submission)

TIPS FOR APPLYING

For positions that require education, transcript(s) must be attached to your application submission to verify completion of college-level coursework Carefully review the

Application Procedures

and

Tips for Applying

to ensure your submission meets the minimum qualifications

If selected for an interview, a presentation and/or teaching demonstration may be required as a part of the interview process. If applicable, presentation instructions will be included in the invitation to schedule a formal interview. The documents attached to your online application must satisfy the

Minimum Qualifications

listed for this job Before scanning attachments,

remove/redact sensitive, confidential information

such as date of birth, social security number, address, photograph If you are employed by the District, it is still the

applicant's responsibility

to upload the required attachment(s) to each application submission. The hiring committee does not have access to personnel files. The hiring committee only has access to evaluate the documents included with your application submission. You may contact HR to schedule an appointment to view your personnel file if you'd like access to the original transcript documents in your file.

Your application may be marked as incomplete due to an error with your transcript(s).

TRANSCRIPT TIPS:

Only transcripts from an accredited college or university will be accepted

Applicants must provide transcripts; which must include required authenticating factors: college/university

seal, watermark, or official website footer, registrar signature , print or issue

date ,

name

of student, list of all

coursework , degree

conferral

date, and degree

major

Transcripts copied and pasted from a website, blurry, unreadable or cut off will

not

be accepted Transcripts copied and pasted into a program where the text can easily be manipulated cannot be authenticated and are

not

accepted

Electronic/digital transcripts sent by a college are typically official, certified, and restricted electronic documents; and therefore, it's recommended to print and save this type of official transcript to a separate file before attaching to your online profile - otherwise we may be unable to open or view the attachment Foreign transcripts are not considered unless accompanied by an

official

United States clearing house evaluation report, see

Foreign Transcript Tips

If you attach documents that contain a personal photograph, it will be deleted from your submission If hired, you must submit official, unopened transcripts prior to employment commencement

You must attach all the required documents before submitting your online application; otherwise it will be marked as incomplete If you receive notice that your application was marked as incomplete, you are

welcome to reapply as long as the position is still open

We do not accept documents submitted separate from the NEOED online application system Any documents you want considered as part of your application profile

MUST

be included at the time you apply through NEOED Hiring committees do not allow applicants to share documents during the formal interview (resume, portfolio, reference letters, etc.). The only exception would be if there are documents explicitly related to instructions included in a demonstration or presentation task.

THE COLLEGE

Mission:

"Mt. San Jacinto College offers quality, accessible, equitable and innovative educational programs and services to students aspiring to achieve their academic, career and personal development goals. We provide students a safe environment in which to pursue basic skills, career and general education pathways. Our programs lead to transfer, associate degrees and certificates, which meet workforce development needs in our diverse communities. Our commitment to learning and achievement empowers students to enrich our communities and participate meaningfully in today's complex world."

Vision:

Transforming Learners. Transforming Communities. Transforming Lives.

Values Statement:

We are students, employees and a community. We believe that the act of teaching and learning is vital to a thriving community that enriches and, at times, saves lives. We commit to opportunities that inspire the following values in ourselves:

Excellence:

We challenge students by setting high standards for learning and critical thinking, which we model with action.

Collaboration:

We believe the best results are achieved through communication and participation among students, employees, industry and the community we serve.

Relationship:

We nurture a community built on positive interactions and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.

Innovation:

We cultivate a creative environment that promotes the development of new ideas for continuous quality improvement.

Relevance:

We create educational experiences that have meaningful applications in a local and global context, today and tomorrow.

Access:

We ensure equitable rights of all students by removing barriers to a quality education and promoting a network of support that improves learning opportunities.

Leadership:

We empower people throughout the community to support and facilitate positive change.

Diversity:

We respect and embrace the power of sharing our differences in thought, opinion, culture and background to optimize our collective strength.

Integrity:

We believe in being true to our core values by consistently demonstrating our character and an institutional commitment to do the right thing.

THE COMMUNITYThe area provides a diverse geography that includes recreational lakes, mountains, desert and wide-open spaces. MSJC is located about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs. There is freeway access to ocean beaches, skiing and cultural offerings in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. Weekend recreational opportunities are a few hours away in Las Vegas, Arizona and nearby mountain resorts. Local theater productions and art galleries provide year-round entertainment, including the famous Ramona Festival and Pageant.

GENERALApplicants who need assistance in the application and/or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

The Board assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DISTRICT

Equal Opportunity EmployerEmployer Website:

www.msjc.edu

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to (951) 487-3161. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

E-VERIFY DISCLOSUREMSJC will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please access the links from the drop down menu at the top left of the job board web page for further details regarding the E-Verify program.

BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees. Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation.

To review the Benefits Summary, click