Library Media Technician IV - Cataloging Learning Resources (El Camino College)
LIBRARY MEDIA TECHNICIAN IV - CATALOGING LEARNING RESOURCES
REANNOUNCEMENT
(See the attached job description for essential duties and qualifications for this position). Under the direction of a supervisor or director, duties include copy cataloging utilizing LC subject headings/classification numbers, and the OCLC database; developing templates and creating records in the Millennium integrated library system; reviewing and revising all integrated library system on-line records; maintaining monthly and annual statistics; preparing bibliographies and reports; and training student assistants. The technician may also be responsible for department activities in the absence of the Librarian.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to apply modern library procedures, techniques and practices.
STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $3,754. Employees contribute 7% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
6 months 18 months 30 months 42 months
$3,950 $4,139 $4,356 $4,588
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is designated as regular, full-time, twelve-month classified. Working hours may vary but will normally be 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Excellent benefits include eight 32-hour workweeks during the summer. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification, fingerprint check and tuberculosis examination. The selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization. Physical standards for this position are availablefor review in Human Resources.
TO APPLY: Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Human Resources at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date. A classified District application must be received in Human Resources (not the mailroom or elsewhere on campus) by 4:30 p.m., June 1, 2007. Applications can be obtained from
EL CAMINO COLLEGE, HUMAN RESOURCES, ADMIN. BLDG., RM. 217, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506 or may be downloaded from www.elcamino.edu. Human Resources office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For additional information, please refer to the El Camino College website: www.elcamino.edu <http://www.elcamino.edu/> or JOB HOTLINE (310) 660-3809.
(FAXES AND E-MAILS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE HONORED)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a supervisor or director, performs technically complex duties requiring a comprehensive understanding of library media principles, practices and procedures and may assist within the different areas of Learning Resources and may require performance of a variety of less responsible duties as a secondary assignment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Library Media Technician IV coordinates, plans and implements specialized programs and departments in the Learning Resources unit, including planning, maintaining an effective workflow, training and resolving operational problems.
The Library Media Technician III classification is assigned a broader, more complex technical duties which requires a comprehensive understanding of library media principles, practices and procedures.
The Library Media Technician II classification performs a variety of technical duties which requires a comprehensive understanding of library media principles, practices and procedures.
Incumbents in the Library Media Technician I classification are at an entry level position. This position assists in routine library-related tasks under close supervision in different locations in the Learning Resources unit.
The Library Media Technician V classification performs at the technical specialist level. This position performs complex, skilled technical work requiring a comprehensive understanding of library media principles, practice and procedures.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel, prioritizes and assigns work, and ensures timely and accurate completion.
Monitor, adjust, balance, and maintain day-to-day Learning Resources operation of assigned area.
Research and recommend process improvements to provide timely and more efficient use of resources.
Assist with initiating, planning, and developing library/media projects in assigned areas.
Provide training and technical support to college faculty and staff in area of expertise.
Intervene and resolve problems related to specific Learning Resources area assigned.
Compile, organize, research, and verify information for various records and reports.
Monitor overall budget expenditures in assigned area.
Operate office equipment, including personal computers and terminals, copiers, and audio-visual equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Technical aspects of field of specialty. Principles and methods of audio, video, graphics, computers and multimedia productions. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Principles of providing training and work direction. Methods and practices of thorough financial and statistical record-keeping techniques. Basic math and correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action. Organize day-to-day operations of specific area. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Meet schedules and deadlines. Maintain confidentiality of division records as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BA in related field plus 4 years related experience OR Two years of college level coursework and four years of increasingly responsible Library related work experience maybe substituted for the required Bachelor’s degree OR Eight years of increasingly responsible Library related work experience may be substituted for the required Bachelor’s degree.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Library setting. Extensive computer work. Long periods of standing and sitting. Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Move from one work area to another as needed.
Classified Salary Range 32
Revised and Board Approved: October 18, 2004