Close/First Review Date: 09/06/2026
Work Location: San Jose City College
POSITION SUMMARY
The Library Assistant reports to the Dean of Instruction (Language Arts) at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is represented by the California School Employees Association ( CSEA ), Chapter 363.
2. Oversee and participate in the ordering, receipt and processing of a variety of library/media center materials and supplies.
3. Work closely with library personnel to ensure coordinated, effective services.
4. Identify books and non-book materials to be purchased by publisher and complete purchase orders.
5. Contact publishers, producers, distributors, program directors and suppliers regarding shipping/receiving instructions and discrepancies.
6. Respond to questions and requests for information from publishers, faculty, students and library personnel and resolve complaints of callers.
7. Monitor library budget accounts and applicable grant fund accounts.
8. Identify vendors and wholesalers from which best prices for library/media center materials can be obtained.
9. Research delayed shipments and work with publishers and other vendors to correct problems such as incorrect and late shipments, incorrect billing, and incomplete orders.
10. Initiate and monitor material returns.
11. Work closely with accounting personnel to coordinate payments to publishers and other book and library/media material sources.
12. Maintain current information on publishers' policies, new editions, and other essential information.
13. Perform a wide variety of office and routine administrative duties such as completing paperwork for personnel, payroll and budget functions.
14. Establish, maintain and update a variety of records and files related to library/media center operations and inventory including budgetary/financial records, purchase orders, facility usage summaries and circulation data.
15. Independently compose routine correspondence and reports related to library functions.
16. Assist in the preparation of a variety of statistical reports required by State and other agencies.
17. May serve as secretary to a committee preparing agendas and taking minutes.
18. Maintain schedule and calendar for supervisor of staff vacation, absences, and coordinate relief coverage for lunch and breaks.
19. Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES
2. Publishing companies, book vendors, and other sources of supply.
3. Reference materials used to identify pertinent information about book and non-book materials.
4. Types and use of materials/media in a library collection.
5. Basic mathematics and fundamental bookkeeping methods and techniques.
6. Library of Congress bibliographic cataloging practices and classification schedules
7. Practices for searching, creating and revising standard MARC cataloging using an on-line bibliographic utility program.
8. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
9. Modern office methods, practices and equipment including personal computers and related software.
Skills and Ability to:
2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files and documentation.
3. Perform a variety of book and audio-visual materials buying activities.
4. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
5. Train, plan and direct the work of other employees.
6. Type at a rate of speed necessary for effective job performance.
7. Operate a calculator, facsimile machine, computer and other office equipment.
8. Analyze situations carefully and adopt an effective course of action.
9. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
10. Work with a significant degree of independence in carrying out assigned duties and schedule work to effectively meet deadlines and schedules.
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Graduation from high school supplemented by college level course work in library technical assisting or related field.2. Four years of increasingly responsible technical or paraprofessional work experience in a library including technical services or circulation services and secretarial experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.
Salary Range:In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District's excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026. We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [ PPO ] and Kaiser Permanente ( HMO ]); dental (Delta Dental PPO ); vision ( VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Lincoln); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Lincoln); a long term disability/income protection plan (The Lincoln); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP ).
In addition, the District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee's salary towards an eligible employee's pension (CalPERS). Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s). Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions). There are currently 20 paid holidays.
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