Senior Library Technician

Description

Under the direction of the assigned manager, oversee the operations of receiving, cataloging circulation, acquisitions, interlibrary loan, reserve and periodical processing of library public or technical services; perform paraprofessional duties in the technical or public service areas of the library; with an understanding of appropriate purchasing, and accounting policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws governing copyrights.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This is a deep class with Library Technician classification in which incumbents shall be assigned to any level, provided they possess the required education, experience and / or certification for the class to which they are to be assigned. Incumbents shall be advanced to a higher-level classification upon successful completion of the qualifications needed for the higher-level class.

Responsibilities and Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Oversee a variety of daily activities for the library; open and close the library; monitor the library security system; secure book drops, money trays and computer terminals; prepare posters and displays. Perform library cash transactions including giving change for copiers, collecting fines for overdue and lost materials and giving refunds; balance the daily cash report.
• Assist to develop and implement library policies and procedures and federal copyright laws; apply, implement, interpret and explain library policies and procedures to patrons.
• Maintain confidential patron accounts; issue student ID cards and library cards.
• Monitor a database collection of all print, media and digital collections for the District; resolve discrepancies and regulate the electronic removal of bibliographic records from the automated database and withdrawal of obsolete and damaged library materials; maintain library books and other materials in usable condition according to established mending procedures and tools; prepare volumes for binding.
• Perform inter-library loan duties encompass requesting and lending physical and digital materials.
• Direct the circulation of library materials and other departmental materials, such as laptops; assist with annual electronic collection inventories; discharge library materials and assist with the preparation and distribution of notices for overdue library materials and unresolved library charges; input data into District student account files to ensure accurate assessment and collection of library charges and fines; maintain patron accounts; issue library cards; update status and patron information.
• Maintain security of the library collection; monitor the book detection system.
• Monitor ordering, receiving and invoicing of books requested by library, administrative and academic staff; package and ship items; receive shipments; reconcile shipments, invoices and statement discrepancies; resolve problems and issues arising from the purchase of books and other library materials.
• Maintain on-line budget records and monitor expenditures for the library book budget, verify budget codes and availability of funds; acquire, prepare and organize library materials; maintain fund accounts for materials purchased; enter requisitions and confirm payment of invoices; check in, process and maintain on-line summary holdings for the library's inventory.
• Receive and catalog physical and digital library materials.
• Edit bibliographic records to maintain database records.
• Summarize detailed financial, bibliographic, and statistical records for special reports for the library, campus community, public and governmental agencies.
• Resolve patron conflicts and issues. Maintain security and enforce rules of conduct.
• Provide patrons with instructions regarding copiers, the network printing systems, print card dispenser, and microform printers; ensures network accessibility to public workstations; assist users to locate materials and information from audio-visual, reserve, periodical, and special collections; place on-line requests for patrons; operate and maintain media equipment.
• Act as lead for lower-level library staff. Oversee and train student and short term personnel; screen and process short term and work study paperwork.
• Conduct library tours and perform various clerical functions; answer the telephone and respond to inquiries and requests; direct calls or take messages; maintain accurate records online and in print format.
• Provide faculty with library assistance and materials as requested; advise and communicate with faculty regarding library policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be : Education : Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 units in Library Science or a related discipline. Experience : Two years' experience working in an automated library.