Library Assistant II, The California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA

Library Assistant II 

20hr/week, *11/12, Probationary/Permanent Position

$1402.50 – $2104.00 per month

(Expected hiring salary at lower range) 

Review of applications will begin February 25, 2008; however, position will remain open until filled

Anticipated Start Date: March, 2008 

*Incumbent will work 11 months per year but be paid over 12 months 

Interested in working at a small college where you can make a difference with library services to support student learning and information literacy?  Come join us at one of the most interesting small college environments in the country.  The California Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Facilities Engineering Technology, Global and Maritime Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering Technology, and Marine Transportation.  For more information about the campus, visit www.csum.edu.

LOCATION:  The campus is located in Vallejo on the north shore of the Carquinez Strait at the northeastern extreme of the San Pablo Bay, approximately 30 miles northeast of San Francisco.

DUTIES:  We seek an energetic, highly motivated library assistant to staff the library's service desk and fulfill a variety of regular library operation activities.  Duties include assisting library patrons in using library services and interpreting policies; training of student assistants; performing interlibrary lending/borrowing and document delivery functions; overseeing periodicals receiving; claiming and tracking materials not received; ensuring the necessary binding of materials, the orderliness of library shelving and assisting with other library operation as needed.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional public service and interpersonal skills, a willing attitude, a high degree of initiative and an eye for details.  Work schedules are subject to change from semester to semester based upon the needs of the institution. The Library Assistant II reports to the Library Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of general library operations, procedures, and policies as they relate to the reference, circulation, interlibrary lending/borrowing, serials, and preservation
• Working knowledge of and high comfort level with personal computers and software
• Ability to solve problems by applying past experience in handling similar issues
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in consultation with other staff when appropriate
• Ability to follow guidelines and safety practices
• Ability to communicate effectively and with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
• Be neat and pay attention to detail
• Have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Willing to work evenings and/or weekends

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience working well with library colleagues 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with a newer Integrated Library System (Dynix Horizon preferred)
• Competent in using library resources (both online and in paper)
• Demonstrated competence in assisting at a reference and/or circulation desk, preferably in an academic library
• Bachelor's Degree or higher

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work is performed using a computer keyboard with regular exposure to a computer monitor.  Must be physically capable of lifting and moving up to 25 pounds in a safe manner to move equipment and supplies and must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:  Submit a letter of interest along with the CMA Employment Application, a current resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

                                                            LIBRARY ASSISTANT II SEARCH

                                                            HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

                                                            CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY

                                                            200 MARITIME ACADEMY DRIVE

                                                            VALLEJO, CA 94590-0644

CMA Employment Application forms may be obtained at http://www.csum.edu/HumanResources/Jobs/index.asp; in person from the Human Resources Office, 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; or by calling the Job Line at (707) 654-1140.  Based upon a review of applications and accompanying documents, only those persons whose qualifications best match job requirements will be interviewed.

BENEFITS:  The California Maritime Academy offers an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement, vacation and sick leave

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.

DISCLAIMER:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or changed.

The California Maritime Academy is committed to a diverse work force and affirmative action and is an equal employment opportunity employer.