Substitute Pool – Library Technician

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the library administrator, perform library administrative and technical operations, including circulation desk activities, interpreting policies, processing materials, and providing patron support.

Customer Service: Assist patrons in person, by phone, or electronically; provide information about programs, services, resources; answer questions, clarify policies, and resolve problems.

Circulation: Check materials in/out; issue cards; update records; collect fees; schedule rooms; inspect, repair, re‑house, and clean materials; notify and follow up on overdue items; maintain statistics; keep a clean, organized desk.

Reserves: Receive and process library reserves.

Inter‑Library Loans: Notify reciprocal libraries of delinquencies, renew checkouts, and communicate status to patrons.

Acquisitions: Receive and enter periodicals via Integrated Library systems; conduct inventory; process new materials; update local systems for new, replacement, or withdrawn items.

General Operations: Assist opening/closing, secure building; maintain stacks, dust, shelves; update signage; assist displays, programming, special events; maintain accurate records and files.

• Maintain a clean and orderly library environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Example: one year in a library or customer‑service environment; college‑level Library Science courses; experience using library technologies and software.

Knowledge of basic library principles and practices;
Library of Congress classification; current technology/software, databases, and networks; technical processing policies; filing and indexing; circulation and reference sources; office methods; ordering books, supplies, equipment; word processing, spreadsheets, database programs.

Perform general library duties efficiently; use online library system and classification; learn new technologies; interact effectively with public and staff; prioritize tasks; operate office machines; use word processing, database, presentation, spreadsheet software accurately; use judgment; use correct English; perform arithmetic calculations; communicate orally and in writing; establish work relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to diversity.

Moderate physical effort: frequent standing, walking, occasional climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, stooping, pushing/pulling, lifting up to 35 lbs; indoor environment.

15–25 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends when the library is open; schedule may change.

Step A ($23.58) – Step C ($26.04).

Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) is committed to educational equity, diversity, and inclusion. MPC is an HSI and a member of the Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. The college values the ability to serve students from diverse backgrounds and seeks equity‑minded employees who collaborate to close equity gaps. The successful candidate will demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and a commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practices.