CARL Job Listings

Posting Number: 0600718
Official Title: Library Assistant
Position: Part Time
Percent Position: 17.5
Months: 10
Job Category: Classified
Closing Date: 10-16-2008

Brief Description:
Under the direction of the Learning Resource Center Director, perform a variety of library clerical tasks related to receiving, processing and circulation of library reading and audio/visual materials.

Job Duties:
Check in and out a variety of materials including books, pamphlets, catalogs, tapes, compact disks and records to patrons at circulation desk; issue library cards as appropriate. E

Assist students, staff and community patrons at circulation and periodicals desk; answer routine questions regarding library facilities; assist patrons with operation of copies, microfilm reader and printers. E

Process overdue notices; calculate, collect and record library fines for lost or overdue materials; issue receipts for fines paid. E

Process incoming materials including books, newspapers, college catalogs, compact disks and records, microfilm and periodicals; stamp articles; affix security strips; prepare materials for shelving. E

Shelve materials according to established procedures; check condition of materials and cards; remove damaged articles for repair; repair damaged and worn articles as appropriate.

Operate a variety of library and office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, security, computer, copier, tape recorders, microfilm reader and printer and microfiche readers. E

Train and provide work direction to student workers as assigned. E

Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, typing and maintaining records statistical records regarding circulation or library activities. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year clerical experience including some experience in a library.

Knowledge Of:

• General clerical principles and practices.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability To:

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn to interpret, apply and explain library rules and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications, typing and maintaining simple records.
• Operate a variety of library and office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, security, computer, copier, tape recorders, microfilm reader and printer and microfiche readers.
• Keyboard/type at 35 net words per minute from clear copy.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
  Physical Abilities Hearing and speaking to communicate with library patrons.
• Seeing to read library materials.
• Reaching horizontally and above the shoulder to shelve and retrieve books.
• Carrying and lifting books.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate audio-visual and office equipment.
• Pulling and pushing book carts.
• Bending at the waist to retrieve and shelve books on shelves.

Requested Start Date: TBD

Work Week/Hours
Saturday’s only, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

This 10 month, 17.5% position will be at Moorpark College.

The eligibility list being established will be used to fill full-time and part-time positions in this classification up to one year throughout the Ventura County Community College District.

Closing Date
10-16-2008

Required Selection Process:
PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
In completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire (if required), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops) and experience. Application materials will be screened by a committee of subject matter experts, who will recommend candidates for participation in the oral examination process. Appearance before the oral examination board will be limited to the candidates with the highest written and/or screening scores. Date of Oral Examination to be scheduled following the completion of the written and/or screening examination process. Proof of veteran’s preference must be presented at the time of the oral examination.

ELIGIBILITY LIST
Upon completion of the examination, the open / promotional eligibility list will be compiled by combining the screening score, oral score, and applicable seniority and veteran’s credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the open / promotional eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill the current vacancies up to one year from the date of the oral examination.

APPOINTMENTS
The candidate selected will be recommended by the Chancellor to the Governing Board for final approval.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion shall be probationary for a period of six months.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

Salary Range: $2,960.00 – $4,092.00
For positions less than 100%, salary will be prorated.

Special Instructions to Applicants
EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

OPEN / PROMOTIONAL
Computerized multiple choice examination, Weighted 40%
Oral Examination, Weighted 60%
Keyboarding Skills Examination, 35 nwpm, (Pass / Fail)

An original typing/keyboarding certificate issued within the past year will be accepted and must be submitted at the time of filing application. Applicants previously tested through the VCCCD Human Resources Department within the past year and who have a passing score should indicate such at time of filing.

KEYBOARDING & COMPUTERIZED EXAMINATION
Date: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008, Time: 2:00 PM
Place: Ventura County Community College District
255 W. Stanley Avenue, Suite 150
Ventura, CA 93001

No further notice will be given once the application is on file. Examination dates/location may be subject to change. All applicants will be notified on any changes. A valid photo identification must be presented to gain entrance to the examination.

Supplemental Questions:
The following questions will be asked of all applicants.
Note – responses are limited to 1200 characters.

Please note that you are aware that the current vacancy is scheduled for work on Saturday’s only, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Describe how you meet or exceed the minimum qualifications, which are: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year clerical experience including some experience in a library.

Do you have library experience relative to assisting students, staff, and community patrons at a circulation and periodicals desk? If you answer yes, please include the organization, your job title, the dates of your employment, and percentage of time committed to circulation and front desk activities.

Describe your experience in training and/or providing work direction to student workers. Include the number of workers supervised and the scope of your supervision duties.

How did you learn about this recruitment?

Starting Salary:
$2,960.00 – $3,296.00
For positions less than 100%, salary will be prorated.

New employees may request salary placement above step one based on directly related experience which exceeds the minimum qualifications for the classification. Advanced salary placement must be requested at the time of offer and is subject to verification of qualifying experience and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or Personnel Commission Rules.

To apply and see a full job description, please visit our website at: http://jobs.vcccd.edu

EOE

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