Yosemite Community College District is hiring : Library Specialist - Library / Inst

Library Specialist - Library / Instruction - Columbia College

Application closes : Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11 : 59pm

Contact for questions : Recruitment Office at recruitment@yosemite.edu

Position Information

Job Title : Library Specialist - Library / Instruction - Columbia College

Site : Columbia College, Sonora, CA

Salary Range / Benefits : Range 30 – $4,585 – $5,848 (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule). 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Typical schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Appointments are hired at the first step; the second step is paid after the first year with annual steps thereafter up to a maximum sixth step.

Benefits : District provides health options for employee and dependents; vision and dental insurance premiums for employee and dependents are District paid; income protection and life insurance premiums are District paid. Estimated annual cost of provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) = $24,408.

Position Summary

Definition

Under direction, performs advanced technical office administrative support work related to library services; coordinates and performs complex duties involving reference, financial collections, acquisition, cataloging, inventory control, budgeting, and other library functions; assists professional staff with collection development; provides technical reference assistance to students and faculty; provides technical coordination and expertise related to the computerized library system; ensures accurate bibliographic and other records are maintained; may serve as a lead worker over subordinate technical and clerical staff; and performs related work as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the second / advanced technical class in the Library Support Series within Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents perform the most complex technical library duties requiring advanced knowledge of library administrative processes; may coordinate staff and functions of an operational or administrative area. This class is distinguished from Library Technician by coordinating one or more operational areas and assisting professional staff with maintaining and developing library collections.

Supervision

Incumbents work under the direction of a manager or senior manager, with occasional supervision toward a definite objective. They may serve as a lead worker by assigning, directing, and monitoring the work of subordinate full-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge of :

• Advanced technical functions of public library service.
• Advanced library terminology and practices.
• Complex library materials and equipment.
• Advanced technical administrative / operational procedures and practices of the Library System.
• Advanced English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Standard and accepted book demand analysis, book selection tools and reference materials.
• Basic budget preparation methods and practices.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.

Ability to :

Education and Experience

Pattern I

OR

Pattern II

Essential Duties

Licenses and Certificates

Physical and Mental Standards

Working Conditions

Application Process

Applications are accepted online only at : https : / / www.yosemite.edu / recruitment / employmentopportunities /

Classified / bargaining unit position. Selection procedures include online application, resume, and letter of interest. Applications reviewed by a screening committee; interviews by invitation. Final offers subject to Board approval and employment eligibility verification.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Compliance

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its educational programs and employment practices. Title IX and related policies apply; contact the District Title IX / Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for inquiries. See board policy 3410 Nondiscrimination at the district website.

Open / Close Dates

Open Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

Close Date : 11 / 10 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

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