Temporary Library Teacher Resource Center Specialist

Temporary Library Teacher Resource Center Specialist

Job no: 560498
Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Library

(Library Services Specialist II)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hiring salary is $1990.50 per month (Step
1). Full-time equivalent salary is $3,981 per month.

The salary range for this classification is $3,981 -$5,800 per month (full-time equivalent).

• This part-time (equivalent to 20 hours per week) position is temporary and expected to end on or before 1 year from the date of hire. Extension of this assignment is contingent upon sufficient additional funding and satisfactory performance.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Dean, this position works in the Teacher Resource Center (TRC), which provides books, media, educational kits, and curricular materials to Fresno State students/faculty/staff, pre-K-12 educators, and community members. This position
1) provides customer service at the TRC service desk, answering patron questions and providing tours of the TRC;
2) maintains the TRC space and collections;
3) assists with exhibits, displays, and outreach for the TRC; and
4) assists the TRC librarian in selecting and deselecting materials and creating and maintaining resource guides.

Essential Job functions

• Provide excellent customer service at the TRC service point including assisting patrons in person, by phone and via email.
• Maintain TRC stacks and shelve materials.
• Prepare displays, exhibits, and reading lists to market the TRC collection.
• Participate in the collection development process (selection and deselection) including coordination of TRC deselection and purchase suggestions.
• Create Lib Guides and other educational materials for TRC.
• Coordinate, plan, and staff programming and events (readings, course visits, etc).
• Create content, book lists, and event descriptions for website.

Secondary Job Functions

• Provide backup oversight of TRC student assistants
• Maintain and coordinate marketing materials for TRC.
• Coordinate cataloging and records management of TRC materials.
• Prepare and maintain statistical records and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Working knowledge of library terminology.
  • Proficient in library organizational structure, policies and procedures including those pertaining to the Teacher Resource Center and ability to apply them accurately in performing work functions.
  • Full proficiency in the use of automated library systems pertaining to circulation and records management.
  • General knowledge of library collection organization and classification scheme and ability to interpret bibliographic records.
  • University and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
  • General knowledge of accounting and budget procedures, including the ability to perform arithmetic operations to track and monitor accounts and budgets.
  • Knowledge of computer office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology, systems, and software packages (Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps)
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Ability to interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to compile and present information in an organized manner.
  • Effective communication and interpretive skills to be able to assist in resolving patron problems and complaints, assess patron information needs, and orient and guide patrons in use of library resources.
  • Ability to effectively provide lead work direction and training to student workers and an understanding of…