Library Specialist, Part-Time Substitute

About the role

The College of the Desert, Desert Community College District, enrolls approximately 20,000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth. It is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and offers a wide range of programs including Associate Degrees for Transfer, Associates Degrees, and Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Perform more complex and technical clerical library duties relating to the circulation of library Reserve and Interlibrary loan materials.
• Assist patrons in using research and reference sources encompassing a wide range of topics.
• Assist in the processing of books, periodicals, and other library materials.
• Aid in the collection and transfer of monies collected from library fines, fees, and coin-operated machines.
• Operate computers to perform a wide variety of library duties such as processing interlibrary loan requests, accessing student records, and entering and removing data on the library catalog.
• Prepare books for circulation, affix labels and pockets, security strips, and property stamps.
• Perform various repairs to books including rebuilding spines, tipping-in pages, and replacing labels, pockets, etc.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, and files; open and close files at start and end of fiscal year.
• Assist in the collection and transfer of monies collected from library fines, fees, and coin-operated and other machines.
• Open and close library facilities, including entering code to arm and disarm building alarm, turn on and off all patron-based library equipment.
• Assist in scheduling work, training, and directing student assistants.

Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of increasingly responsible library experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Basic library methods, practices, and procedures; principles and methods of circulating books and other library materials; principles and methods of ordering, receiving, processing, and shelving materials; principles and methods of maintaining records of library materials; alphabetical and numerical filing systems; basic college library reference sources; methods and procedures of operating computers and related equipment; basic procedures of computer use, including accessing Internet, database searching, and various other computer programs; telephone techniques and etiquette; correct English usage including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy with students, staff, and the public from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to: Perform technical library duties; use the Library of Congress Classification system; compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately; under the direction of a librarian, assist student, faculty, staff, and the public with basic reference and research questions; compile statistical reports; accurately organize and maintain a variety of records; evaluate work assignments and make responsible, independent judgments; train and provide work direction to others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; operate computers with a wide variety of software applications; operate other office equipment; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lift moderately heavy objects.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of library systems and practices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Retirement System: CalPERS (upon meeting eligibility criteria).

Pay

Salary placement is contingent on education, experience, and department budget.

Schedule & Location

• Regular Library Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Substitute schedule is contingent upon daily operational needs.
• The primary location is Palm Desert Campus.
• The schedule and location are subject to change based on District need.