Library Assistant Short-Term Hourly (Temporary)

DESCRIPTION

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 a variety of duties related to circulation, the reserve library, technical services and assistive technology; trains and provides work direction to student workers; performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

Circulation Desk :

Assists students, faculty and library patrons at the library circulation desk; checks books, periodicals and other materials in and out; collects fines; removes blocks; clears liens; issues library cards; periodicals and other materials in and out according to established guidelines and procedures; answers telephone and directs calls; answers patrons queries and resolves patron issues; directs reference queries to librarian as needed; provides work direction to student assistants. (E)

Circulation Data :

Maintains statistical records for circulated items; runs items reports; maintains daily statistics for periodicals and pamphlets; compiles monthly and annual reports pertaining to books, periodicals, pamphlets, and circulations statistics. (E)

Assistive Technology :

Demonstrates operations of various equipment and software programs to faculty, staff, student workers, and disabled students including CCTV, Zoom Text

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Technical Services

Processes new and gift donated books; places jackets on books, changes item status; bookmarks created files; check items in through circulation and places on bookcart for shelving. (E)

General Duties :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school and one year of general library experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

OTHER INFORMATION

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Trains and provides work directions to student workers.

CONTACTS : Co-workers, Bookstore staff, faculty, other departmental staff, security, students, and vendors.

PHYSICAL EFFORT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Normal library environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered :

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

VISA

AVC does not sponsor visas.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns / if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

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