Library Assistant Short-Term ; Temporary

Overview

Under the direction of the Dean of Instructional Resources/Extended Services, performs a wide variety of duties in the College library; assists students, faculty and others in the use of library/media equipment, materials, services and facilities. Performs duties related to circulation, the reserve library, technical services and assistive technology. Trains and provides work direction to student workers and performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Circulation Desk: Checks books, periodicals and other materials in and out; collects fines; removes blocks; clears liens; issues library cards; answers telephone and directs calls; resolves patron issues; directs query to librarian; provides work direction to student assistants. (Essential)
• Circulation Data: Maintains statistical records for circulated items; runs item reports; compiles monthly and annual reports. (Essential)
• Assistive Technology: Demonstrates operations of various equipment and software programs to faculty, staff, student workers and disabled students including CCTV, Zoom Text, Kurzweil JAWS, and computer software systems; writes and updates training materials; maintains current knowledge of equipment; attends trainings. (Essential)
• Technical Services: Processes new and donated books; places jackets on books; changes item status; bookmarks created files; checks items in through circulation and places on bookcart for shelving. (Essential)
• General Duties:
  • Provides input to develop circulation policies and procedures.
  • Opens and prepares library for daily use; reads and records meters; checks books in and updates computer records; checks change machines and photocopier; turns on public access computers.
  • Closes library turning off equipment; runs day‑end report, counts cash box, places in safe along with the APS change bag; locks doors and disables handicap accessible mechanism.
  • Trains and provides work direction and guidance to student assistants as assigned.
  • Assists library technicians as needed.
  • Performs a variety of special projects or assignments as delegated.
  • Maintains library materials in assigned locations.
  • Operates a variety of library equipment including computer terminals, typewriter, printer, laminator, calculator, copier, microfilm and microfiche readers and others.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience: High school graduation plus one year of general library experience.
• Knowledge:
  • Basic principles, practices, procedures and terminology of a college library.
  • Standard procedures for circulating library materials.
  • Familiarity with operation and use of a wide variety of library equipment.
  • Basic reference sources and library materials.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Record‑keeping techniques.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
  • Proper lifting techniques.
• Ability To:
  • Perform library clerical work under general supervision.
  • Check books, periodicals and other materials in and out of the library.
  • Assist patrons in the selection and location of library materials.
  • Operate various equipment including computer terminals, typewriter, calculator, copier, and microfiche reader/printer.
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
  • Type at 40 words net per minute from clear copy.
  • Train and provide work direction to others.
  • Lift, bend, stoop and reach.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Physical Effort:
  • Light lifting and carrying books.
  • Pushing and pulling carts.
  • Walking and standing for extended periods.
  • Reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to shelve and reach books.
  • Bending and kneeling.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard library equipment.
• Working Conditions: Normal library environment.
• Additional Information: Trains and provides work direction to student workers.

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.