Posting Details

Before applying, be sure to read the "Application Procedure" section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title
Library Technician III, Public Services

Type of Assignment
Classified/Staff

Assignment Category
Regular Position

Position Details

One regular, full-time position, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year will be split between the San Elijo and Oceanside Campus. The normal work schedule will be 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. After successful completion of the probationary period, the employee may work remotely one day per week depending on the department's need for staff on a particular day. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.

The first-level interviews with the screening and interview committee will be conducted via Zoom. The second-level interviews may be conducted in person or via Zoom.

REMOTE WORK:
MiraCosta College supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Eligible positions may offer telework (remote work) options based on operational needs and policy guidelines. Telework is not guaranteed, and probationary or temporary employees require vice president approval. Full-time telework is not permitted; all employees are expected to maintain regular weekly on-campus presence.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two hundred (200) road miles from the employee's regularly assigned district worksite.

The District may consider an individual's request to temporarily reside outside the State of California or beyond the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, provided it does not exceed 12 consecutive months.

Location City
Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad

Location State
California

Salary Range
26

Compensation

Starting at $84,053 per year (range 26, step 1), with annual salary step increases up to step 5

Benefits

MiraCosta College offers an array of benefits to eligible employees:

• The district covers 100% of the costs for medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and their dependents.
• $100,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Up to $250 of monthly benefit credits to help pay for various voluntary benefit options, such as supplemental life insurance, disability coverage, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), & Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and up to 18 Paid Holidays
• State Pension System Retirement Benefits (CalPERS)
• Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Participation in the District's Early Retirement Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Fee Reimbursement

Position Term in Months
12

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, you must upload all required documents directly into the online application system, complete the application process, and receive a confirmation number no later than 11:59 PM on the posted closing date.

1. Application in which you list all relevant experience. (Do not write "see resumé")

2. A cover letter addressed to the "Screening and Interview Committee" specifically describing how your experience aligns with the Essential Duties, Other Duties, and Desirable Qualifications.

3. A current resumé or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.

4. Transcripts of college coursework that provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated in this job posting. Unofficial or legible photocopies are acceptable. If a degree(s) was earned, the transcripts must state that the degree was awarded. Any degree/coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.

If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. Click here to view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Transcripts or translations in English still require an evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

Applications will be reviewed for up to four weeks following the closing/first screening date. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected for interview will be notified by e-mail.

Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; 2) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 3) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 4) fingerprint clearance; and 5) approval by the Board of Trustees.

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

Basic Function

Under direction, oversee and participate in the daily operations of assigned library services and facilities; serve as a lead administrator for the Library's integrated library services platform and related systems; coordinate system configuration, data management, reporting, and operational workflows to support effective library services; interpret, explain, and enforce library policies and procedures; work in a lead capacity for assigned classified library personnel and student workers; support library services through reporting, automation, and systems enhancements; and perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Oversee and participate in daily library operations; resolve minor issues with patrons, personnel or equipment; direct concerns to the Manager, Library Operations regarding operational policy or procedural issues; interpret, explain and enforce established library policies and procedures for students, faculty, staff and community members.

2. Participate in the development, interpretation and administration of library policies and procedures; maintain and revise the library procedures manual for use at the San Elijo Campus Library; consult with the Manager, Library Operations regarding potential operational issues; work in collaboration with other San Elijo Hub department tenants to provide continuity of service to students.

3. Oversee daily operations of library automated systems; administer, configure, test and maintain cloud-based library services platform software; diagnose, analyze, and resolve system related issues; proposes related policies and procedures; create specialized reports; provide end-user training, as required.

4. Verify the work of assigned onsite, classified library employees for accuracy, proper work methods and compliance with established library procedures and policies; oversee work assignments of student workers and campus aides at the San Elijo Campus; hire, provide training, create and maintain work schedules for campus aides and student workers.

5. Maintain records and update the library database for all students, staff, faculty and community patrons with delinquent library user records; calculate and provide Student Accounts with appropriate fee amounts for debit posting on a semester basis; notify patrons of library fees and outstanding balances according to established procedures.

6. Oversee interlibrary lending and borrowing procedures at the San Elijo Campus Library; search, match and place interlibrary loan borrowing requests for MiraCosta College students, staff and faculty using OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing web interface.

7. Acquire, organize and make accessible print periodical publications for the San Elijo Campus Library; create serials control records, monitor and maintain print serials titles in the library catalog and the physical collection; notify and work with the serials distribution company to ensure uninterrupted receipt of periodicals; renew title subscriptions annually; reconcile and submit invoices per established procedures.

8. Inventory, order and receive items delivered to the library following established Fiscal Services procedures; create and track online purchase requisitions; re-order items as needed; notify appropriate personnel of receipt as necessary.

9. Participate in the tracking and monitoring of the library's technology loan program; monitor technology loan requests; communicate with students; maintain equipment inventory.

10. Assist in the tracking and monitoring of smart locker deliveries; monitor lockers for expired deliveries and returned items; monitor and liaise with external departments requesting locker deliveries.

11. Interview and provide hiring recommendations for library classified staff and student workers.

Other Duties

1. Assist patrons in person and via phone; assist students with textbooks required for courses; explain borrowing options to community members and register them for library accounts.

2. Assist faculty by obtaining copyright permissions for physical open and closed academic reserve material, as well as digital content eReserves; create, maintain and monitor the physical and eReserves academic reserve collections at the San Elijo Campus Library.

3. Place library material hold requests and coordinate intra-library loan requests among all three MiraCosta College sites: Oceanside Campus, San Elijo Campus and the Community Learning Center.

4. Design, create and update directional and informational signs, posters, forms and documents specific to the San Elijo Campus Library and Information Hub; design and create monthly bookmarks with current MiraCosta College library contact information; assist librarians with displays and other special projects.

5. Prepare and open the San Elijo Library and Information Hub on a weekday basis according to established procedures; enable equipment; log into a variety of software programs; report any building/maintenance problems; monitor public service areas.

6. Prepare a variety of records and reports; maintain circulation statistics; distribute information as necessary.

7. Respond to and troubleshoot user incidents with copiers and printers, RFID security system alarms and other library equipment; contact appropriate technical support personnel; report issues using online HelpDesk; advise supervisor of major system problems.

8. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

1. Library of Congress Classification System.

2. ANSCR Classification System.

3. MARC 21 bibliographic record structure.

4. OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing Web interface.

5. RFID technology.

6. Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, Outlook.

7. Online Student Administration and Fiscal Services software packages.

8. Academic library policies and procedures.

9. Library information technology.

10. Academic copyright compliance guidelines.

11. Uses and operations of audio-visual equipment.

12. Current workplace practices, procedures and equipment.

13. Recordkeeping and filing techniques.

14. District materials management, policies and procedures.

15. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

16. Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Ability to

1. Interpret, apply and explain library rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.

2. Perform technical duties related to library specific software functions to catalog and circulate library material, gather statistics, generate reports, maintain academic reserve collections and monitor interlibrary loans.

3. Perform updates to online Student Administration and Student Financials databases to reflect overdue and delinquent library patrons.

4. Assist students and others in use of Library and Information Hub materials and equipment.

5. Maintain compliance with access to district data and information systems.

6. Resolve conflicts and solve probl