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*, Kurzweil* JAWS*, and computer software
systems; writes and updates materials for training; maintains
current knowledge of equipment; and attends training sessions as
provided. (E)
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:
- Provides input to develop circulation policies and procedures.
(E)
- Opens and prepares library for daily use; reads and records
meters; check books in and updates computer records; check change
machines and photocopier to assure proper operation; turn on public
access computers. (E)
- Closes library turning off equipment; runs day end report,
counts the cash box, places in safe along with the APS change bag;
locks doors and disable handicap accessible mechanism. (E)
- Trains and provides work direction and guidance to student
assistants as assigned. (E)
- 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
terminal, typewriter, printer, laminator, calculator, copier,
microfilm and microfiche readers and others. (E)
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to:
graduation from high school and one year of general library
experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Basic principles, practices, procedures and terminology of a
college library.
- Standard procedures for circulating library materials.
- Familiarity with the 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 a variety of equipment including computer terminal,
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.
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 :
- Light lifting and carrying books.
- Pushing and pulling carts.
- Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
- 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This position requires the following documents to be attached to
your online application in order to be considered:
- Application
- Current resume
- Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable
qualifications.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as
"see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Each recruitment is conducted independently from others;
therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete
application packages for each position they apply.
- Applicants may be subject to passing an examination
(written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the
position.
- Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college
may be necessary.
- Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment
processing will not be authorized.
- Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional
Experts: May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100
hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100
days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked
per day).
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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