Library Reserves Specialist

Job Description:

Library Reserves Specialist

Description

Working Title: Library Reserves Specialist

Department Name: University Library

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Library Services Specialist II

Classification Salary Range: $3,915 - $7,058 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $4,215 - $4,250 per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the Department/Position:

Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Library Operations and Technology Services and in collaboration with the User Services Lead, the Library Reserves Specialist has functional oversight of Course Reserves services. Duties related to this area include: overseeing the daily operation of the Library's print and electronic services; consulting with faculty about course reserve materials to be placed on reserve; processing both paper and electronic materials; ensuring that copyright standards are followed; and assisting and supporting faculty in using library course materials in coordination with the User Services Lead.

Employee may be required to work a variety of work schedules, including evenings and/or weekends contingent on operational needs.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consult with faculty to assess their requirements for providing print and electronic course materials to be placed on reserve, both library and faculty owned. Process and organize these materials for best access.
• Prepare materials for inclusion into library e-reserves: scan electronic documents, convert and process documents for ADA compliance.
• Prepare and process cataloging records for display in ALMA online catalog.
• Participate in User Services operations related to patron assistance.
• Participate as a contributing member of the User Services Team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments including a thorough knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods.
• Ability to interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes.
• Ability to fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons.
• Effective communication and interpretive skills to be able to assist in resolving patron problems and complaints, assess patron information needs, and orient and guide patrons in use of library resources.
• Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to three years of experience in an academic or public library or
  
• Two years of experience in an academic or public library plus 60 college units or
  
• One year experience in an academic or public library plus a 4 year college degree.
  

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General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Advertised: Aug 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 09 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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