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(Santa Rosa, Calif.) 2 position announcements -Library Tech II & I Downing Caitlin 06 Jul 2006 22:42 UTC

Join the staff of the Doyle Library!   Beautiful new library at the
Santa Rosa Jr. College: see:
http://www.santarosa.edu/library/newlibrary.shtml

The Cataloging/Receiving position below is still open for applicants.

Please note:

   In addition to this position, there will be another position
announcement appearing on the Santa Rosa Jr. College Human Resources
website after July 9th.  It is a Library Tech I / Periodicals Public
Service position. See: http://www.santarosa.edu/hr/pages/opportunity.php

Classified Employment Opportunities

Library Tech. II
(2 Positions)
Doyle Library

Download Classified Employment Application: PDF
<http://www.santarosa.edu/hr/forms/Application%20Materials/ClassAppPkt.p
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Doyle Library at Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking two qualified
individuals with demonstrated clerical, technical and customer service
skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff. There are two
regular, full-time, 12 months per year Classified positions. Both
positions will work Monday through Friday with one position located in
the Cataloging/Receiving area of Technical Services with a work schedule
of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the second position located in the
Periodicals Public Service area with a work schedule of 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Work schedules may vary, so candidates must have scheduling
flexibility to meet the changing needs of the department. Appointments
are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, coordinates the operation of one or more
library departments; performs paraprofessional duties of a complex
nature in the Technical Services or Periodicals Public Service areas of
the library; may serve as a lead worker to other classified staff in the
area; supervises student assistants and short-term, non-continuing
personnel; and perform related work as required.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Library Services at Santa Rosa Junior College provides a diverse array
of instructional support services district-wide. There are two library
facilities: Doyle Library at the Santa Rosa campus and Mahoney Library
at the Petaluma campus. Instructional collections include over 134,000
book holdings, over 400 current print subscriptions, and 30 electronic
databases. All holdings are available through a union catalog and
accessible via the Web. The library instructional program emphasizes
instruction in the areas of information competency and effective
research methods. There are over 400 students enrolled per semester, and
faculty librarians teach all classes.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Library Technician II is distinguished from the Library Technician I
by coordinating the operations of one or more departments in the
library. This classification also acts as a lead worker to other
classified staff in the area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited
to, lifting (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or
walking while performing library duties.

SCOPE

The Library Technician II utilizes current information technology to
ensure access to library materials at all campuses/sites; has a thorough
working knowledge of an integrated library automation system, library
terminology, technology, rules and procedures; familiarity with District
personnel, purchasing, and accounting policies and procedures;
applicable laws governing copyrights; and the use and distribution of
library materials.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Develops and implements policies and procedures relating to circulation,
reserve, interlibrary loan, acquisitions and federal copyright laws;
interprets and enforces library policies; maintains confidential patron
records; develops and monitors database collection of all print, media
and digital collections for the District; resolves discrepancies and
regulates the electronic and physical withdrawal of obsolete and damaged
bibliographic materials from the automated database, shelves and shelf
list catalog; analyzes and determines appropriate interlibrary loan
lending sources for requests; analyzes and fulfills interlibrary loan
requests from regional, national, and international libraries from
library collections; assesses, bills and issues payment for overdue
interlibrary loan material; directs the preparation and distribution of
notices for overdue library materials and unresolved library charges;
reconciles and integrates the library online system with District
student account files to ensure accurate assessment and collection of
library charges and fines; monitors on-line ordering, receiving and
invoicing of books and periodicals requested by library, administrative
and academic staff; submits claims and reconciles shipment, invoice and
statement discrepancies with vendors and service providers; maintains
on-line budget records and controls expenditures for the library budget;
determines and modifies the on-line status of collection holdings;
organizes and coordinates the annual electronic inventory of all
instructional collections; develops detailed financial and statistical
records and special reports for the library, campus community, public
and governmental agencies; resolves patron conflicts and issues;
maintains microform printers, copiers, print card dispenser, fax machine
and book detection system; troubleshoots public workstations to ensure
network accessibility; evaluates space needs; recommends storage and
labeling solutions; relocates collection materials as needed; may act as
lead worker for Library Technician I; and supervises and trains student
assistants and short-term, non-continuing personnel.

REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE OF

Knowledge of operation of one or more modules of an integrated library
automations system, preferably Voyager; current library terminology,
rules and procedures; bookkeeping and fiscal management practices;
variety of computer software applications and databases; Library of
Congress cataloging rules and procedures; and federal laws regulating
copyright and interlibrary loans.

REQUIRES ABILITY TO

Ability to recommend, interpret and apply library department policies;
develop, interpret and implement rules and procedures; analyze
situations and adopt effective courses of action; operate and maintain a
wide variety of computerized library equipment; work independently with
a minimum of supervision; maintain accurate records and perform
mathematical calculations; analyze and diffuse disruptive situations;
act as lead worker to other classified staff in the area; supervise
student assistants and short-term, non-continuing employees; maintain
cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and
respect for, a diverse population.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required Education/Experience: Two years of college coursework AND three
years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) working in a library; OR
the equivalent.

If you do not possess the minimum qualifications exactly as stated
above, you must file for equivalency. If claiming equivalency,
applicants are responsible for documenting all course work, degree
programs and related professional experience at time of application.

Preferred (for the Cataloging/Receiving position):
Recent experience using AACRII and MARC format for bibliographic
description in an automated cataloging environment, OCLC preferred;
recent experience ordering, receiving and invoicing using an automated
library system, preferably Voyager; and recent supervisory experience.

Preferred (for the Periodicals Public Service position):
Experience working with periodicals; recent experience with a library
automation system, preferably Voyager; and recent supervisory
experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

In order to be given priority consideration for this position,
applicants must submit AN ORIGINAL PLUS ONE COPY OF EACH of the
following documents by the priority filing deadline:

1.	A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Classified Application
Form and Personal Data Form. Voluntary Data Form is optional.

	*	If applicable, completed Equivalency Application.

2.	A brief cover letter focusing on the required and preferred
qualifications (please specify which position(s) you are interested in
being considered for).
3.	Please also describe your demonstrated experience in
understanding and being sensitive to the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community
college students and staff.
4.	Current Resume
5.	Copies of transcripts of all college level course work
(unofficial copies acceptable (both sides), but official transcripts
must be submitted prior to hiring). If transcripts are from an
institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a
formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.
Contact the Human Resources Department for more information.
6.	Please submit an original AND one copy each of the required
materials listed above.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
(In loose-leaf form - no folders or binding please.)

PRIORITY FILING DEADLINE

Monday, June 26th, 2006
(Open until filled)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

*	Salary Range: $3,211 - $3,905 per month (2005/06 Salary
Schedule); maximum initial placement at $3,541 per month (placement
within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as
documented in application materials).
*	Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive health &
benefits package for employees and eligible dependents (benefits are
pro-rated for part-time employees).
*	Leave/Holiday time: Full-time classified members earn 8 hours of
sick leave and start off accruing 6.67 hours of vacation for each month
worked (accrual rate increases after third year of employment and rates
are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated
for holidays recognized by the District (14 holidays/year, pro-rated for
part-time employees).

Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act
(Jeanne Clery Disclosure)

Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes
statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that
occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or
controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public
property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the
campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning
campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime
prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
You can read or obtain a full copy of this report by going to
http://www.santarosa.edu/police. Paper copies of the full report are
available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707)
527-4963 or by coming to the Sonoma County Junior College District
Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center,
Santa Rosa Campus.

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MORE ABOUT SRJC

Application Materials & Procedures

To receive application materials, please contact:

Human Resources Department

Santa Rosa Junior College

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1988 Armory Drive

MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

PHONE (707) 527-4688

FAX (707) 527-4967

www.santarosa.edu/hr/

The office is located in the Button Building on the college campus and
is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

All documents included in your application file become the property of
the college and will not be returned. Your file for this opening will
not be considered for future openings. New documents must be submitted
for each opening.

It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required
materials are in the Human Resources Department by 4:00 p.m. on the
priority filing deadline to be given priority consideration.
Applications received after the priority filing deadline will be
considered only if the initial priority screening is unsuccessful.

Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be
invited to appear for oral interviews before a Screening Committee. The
Screening Committee may include representatives from the Faculty, the
Administration, the Classified Staff, the Student Body, and the Board of
Trustees.

Although Santa Rosa Junior College does not reimburse candidates for
expenses related to the first interview, candidates traveling from out
of the area for administrative or full-time faculty positions who are
selected as finalists will be offered a travel stipend for their
administrative interview(s).

If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability
in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human
Resources Department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):

1.	In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof
of eligibility to work in the United States.
2.	Pass a pre-employment physical examination, at employee's
expense.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from
diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment
strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the
fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum
qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position.
Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages,
socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the College
mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who
recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational
community.

Caitlin Downing

Periodicals Dept.

SRJC

ext. 4543