Peralta Community College District is hiring: Principal Library Technician in Or

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College of Alameda

College of Alameda’s mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is California’s only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Position Information

Job Title: Principal Library Technician

Time Base: 40 hrs/week 12 months/year

Compensation: Salary Range: $5,047.61 - $6,387.15/month, Hiring Range: $5,047.61- $5,539.72/month - maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience

Position Type: Classified

Department: Instructional-VP (251)

City: Alameda

State: CA

Job Description Summary

Under general direction, the Principal Library Technician performs a variety of paraprofessional and administrative library work. Mon. – Friday: 9:30am – 6pm. Hours may vary depending on the hours of operation of the library.

Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Maintains the fiscal accountability of the total library budget by setting up and maintaining ongoing accurate financial data; generating status reports; and monitoring budgets in the district administrative system (PeopleSoft) under the head librarian’s direction.
• Performs copy and fast add cataloging under librarian direction.
• Processes materials for check-out (covers, spine labels, barcoding, tattle tape, etc.)
• Maintains library financial records in accordance with administrative system financial records.
• Assists head librarian with staffing needs and calculates the budget needed to fund the classified and hourly faculty personnel.
• Assigns correct account codes to requisitions, processes them for payment and directs completed requisitions to appropriate department.
• Reviews vendor invoices and statements. Maintains vendor files and contact information.
• Prepares periodic budget status report for librarians to monitor expenditures.
• Collects and tallies monies from coin-operated copiers and other sources of revenue in the library; deposits these funds into the library trust fund and keeps accurate records of the ongoing status of these funds.
• Initiates electronic eforms for faculty and classified library staff.
• Assists with time sheets for classified and temporary faculty personnel, and reporting time in HCM system.
• Orders equipment and supplies by contacting independent dealers, District Purchasing Office and District Warehouse.
• Assists in preparation, maintenance and production of library statistical records.
• Screens and routes correspondence, including material of confidential nature and forwarding correspondence to appropriate staff.
• Maintains, updates and monitors contracts for office equipment.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment such as copiers, computers and printers.
• Conducts bibliographic research for library material orders using online resources; maintains title selection lists.
• Supervises and participates in the ordering, receipt, checking in and payment of all library materials.
• Initiates correspondence for claims and problems concerning ordering library materials.
• Sets up and maintains acquisitions, serials and other records in ExLibris.
• Repairs and mends books and materials.
• Assists faculty and staff members with inquiries regarding prices, publishers, titles, etc.
• Provides circulation services as needed. Assists with the opening and closing procedures of the library.
• Trains the library technicians and student assistants. Monitors library work order requests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Library technical processes relating to the acquisition and classification of library materials.
• Library terminology and standard practices.
• Library of Congress cataloging and filing system.
• Methods and practices of financial record keeping related to libraries.
• Operations, procedures, specific rules, and precedents of the library.
• Office equipment, procedures and practices including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing.

Ability to:

• Perform sub-professional library duties relating to technical processing and public services.
• Perform library clerical duties with speed and accuracy.
• Maintain financial and statistical records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Train and supervise assigned personnel.
• Type accurately from clear copy.
• Analyze situations and make decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision.
• Think and act quickly under pressure.
• Learn rapidly a variety of rules and procedures relating to library routines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
• Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.

Other Requirements

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Flexibility or ability to respond to multiple demands.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional twisting of body.
• Occasional use of manual dexterity.
• Occasional use of tactile acuity.
• Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color.
• Frequent work at a rapid pace.
• Frequent reaching, high, low, and level.
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech.
• Frequent visual acuity for reading.
• Constant sitting.
• Constant use of clear oral communication.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Standard office machines and equipment.
• Multi-line telephones.
• Department-specific equipment.
• Computer.

Application Deadline Date

January 28, 2025

Open Date

12/23/2024

First Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Required documents will include:
   • Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications.
   • Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable.
   • Copies of transcripts from fully accredited colleges or university institutions.
2. Applications and attachments will ONLY be accepted through the online process.
3. Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
4. Skype and phone interviews are not permitted.
5. Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District.

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS:

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits.

Mission Statement

The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

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