Supervisor, Library Technical Services

• Salary: $5,928.00 - $7,565.00 Monthly

Job Number: 00998-2024

Location: Glendale, CA

Department: Library and Learning Resources

Closing: Continuous

Description

Glendale Community College seeks a leader who is dedicated to all aspects of student success and closing equity gaps, to apply for its Supervisor, Library Technical Services position. GCC seeks a true collaborator who will prioritize our students in decision-making and setting strategy for the College's library and learning resources operations that support teaching and learning. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits that a diverse student population brings to a community college.

Our college recognizes that institutions are greatly strengthened when their leadership is guided by diverse perspectives and approaches to problem solving and innovation. GCC is committed to hiring a Supervisor, Library Technical Services who exemplifies equity-focused behaviors such as:implementing institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive student support, teaching, and learning environments;

• encouraging positive race-consciousness and embracing of human differences;
• strategically building support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities; and
• promoting and modeling the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and actively engaging in equitable practices.The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. We are proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and we actively work to provide a welcoming environment for all. We especially encourage individuals who bring perspectives from lived experiences that our students from underrepresented groups at GCC will connect to and uniquely benefit from in their learning journey at our college.

Opened until filled. First review of applications will take place on January 10, 2025. Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.

Definition

Under general direction, supervises and coordinates library technical services and operations including acquisitions, cataloging, continuations, serials, physical processing, and book repair; provides information and assistance to employees on ordering, receiving, editing, and processing library materials; resolves operational and procedural problems; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of an Academic Administrator.

Supervises classified staff, temporary, and/or student employees.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed by employees in this classification.

• Supervises and coordinates library technical services and operations including acquisitions, cataloging, continuations, serials, physical processing, and book repair.
• Provides information and assistance to employees on ordering, receiving, editing, and processing library materials; resolves operational and procedural problems.
• Monitors and tracks budgets for assigned areas.
• Recommends and implements goals, policies, and procedures related to areas of responsibility; contributes to program review processes.
• Handles and resolves conflicts and issues and reports complaints as appropriate.
• Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competency, and a positive work and academic environment.
• Coordinates and oversees the implementation and modification of technology.
• Supervises department employees; assigns and monitors employee's work and evaluates employee performance; trains employees; participates in employee selection.
• Monitors and reviews programs and/or operations for legal compliance.
• Analyzes and interprets data; prepares, reviews, and/or approves documents and reports.
• May direct and/or conduct surveys and special studies; may maintain statistics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The education, training and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.

Four (4) years of library experience, including circulation.

Licenses/Certificates/Other Requirements

• None.Knowledge of:
• Library practices and procedures, including library terminology, bibliographic records, and procedures for processing, shelving, and maintaining library collections.
• Library recordkeeping and bookkeeping methods.
• Computerized library management systems and online catalogs and databases.
• The Dewey Decimal Classification System and Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2).
• The use of Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) fields and tags.
• Resource Description and Access (RDA).
• Library of Congress subject headings.
• Vendors and sources for procuring books and related items for a library.
• Integrated library systems and interpretation of manuals.
• Networking technologies, the Internet, web-based services, and current developments in library applications of information technologies.
• Current and emerging technologies that support the applicable area(s).
• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Applicable laws, regulations, standards, and/or requirements.
• Methods of prioritizing, planning, and organizing work.
• Principles of data research, collection, organization, interpretation, and reporting.
• General accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Principles and practices of business communication and writing.
• Presentation techniques.
• Standard office practices or procedures.
• Standard office software and modern office equipment.
• Principles and practices of customer service.Ability to:
• Supervise and coordinate library technical services and operations.
• Use computerized library management systems and online catalogs and databases.
• Identify and implement appropriate technology and resources.
• Research, develop, apply, explain, and/or ensure the compliance of applicable laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• Identify needs, analyze problems, and provide recommendations and/or alternative solutions.
• Manage and prioritize work, projects and/or programs within established deadlines
• Monitor and recommend expenditures.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned employees.
• Stay abreast of information, trends, and theories applicable to areas of assignment.
• Analyze data and compile and present narrative and statistical reports.
• Prepare and review reports, correspondence, and other documents using multiple business formats.
• Manage the maintenance of records.
• Prepare and deliver presentations.
• Utilize standard office software and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact and patience.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:

The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Mobility: frequent walking and sitting for long periods; occasional kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and standing; frequent reaching above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: frequent fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard; frequent grasping to handle individual papers, write and take notes, and feel individual objects.
• Lifting/Carrying: frequent lifting/carrying of papers, files, equipment, and materials weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: frequent use of vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens, and do close-up work.
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and speaking in person and on the telephone.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others, including public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
• Work is typically performed in an indoor office or similar setting.Additional Information

Salary Starting salary: Step 1 $5,928 to Step 6 $7,565 per month, based on training and experience. Salary range: Step 1 $5,928 to Step 11 $9,929 per month (including longevity steps). For more information, please refer to the Management Salary Schedule

Application Process This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Current resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts with date of conferred degree. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
• List of three (3) professional references. Please provide names, telephone numbers, and e-mail address for each reference.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications and any required attachments must be submitted by January 10, 2025. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as 'see resume') or missing required documents will not be considered.

The College will hold interviews in late January/February 2025.

Travel Reimbursement Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information.

Position Funding This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.

Visas GCCD does not sponsor visas.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu.

Accommodations If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gccedu/jobs/4747297/supervisor-library-technical-services