Library Circulation and Course Reserves Specialist

Classification: Library Services Specialist II
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Non-exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,004 to $4,671* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: March 5, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Library Dean and the lead work direction of the Circulation Services Specialist, the Library Circulation and Course Reserves Specialist works independently to provide circulation and course reserves services, supervises student assistants, and monitors the library building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides direct services to library users, supervises Circulation Student Assistants, carries out routine circulation functions, and provides primary day-to-day oversight of the library building collaboratively with other on-duty circulation staff. Carries out building opening and closing routines as needed. Works evening and/or weekend hours as needed.

Assists patrons with borrowing and returning items, resolving account issues, etc. Provides basic information about library resources and refers patrons to a librarian for in-depth or specialized subject instruction Participates in the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and evaluation of student assistants Participates in stack maintenance and provides work direction to student assistants in shifting, shelf reading, cleaning and labeling Conducts periodic searches for overdue and recalled items, and processes found items for the patron hold shelves Assists with processing and cataloging specialized items for check-out, including but not limited to laptops, hotspots, headphones, and kits Assists with printing and posting departmental handouts and signs and provides input for circulation-related sections of the library website Communicates with the University Police Department and Parking Services about potential security issues in the facility Reports physical plant and janitorial issues to facilities and custodial services personnel when appropriate
Provides course reserve services: processes course reserve book/media and electronic course readings; consults with faculty about course materials to be placed on reserve; provides assistance to faculty in organizing materials to be placed on reserve; ensures that copyright requirements are met; maintains reserve collection, e-reserves, and related web pages; searches and creates durable links to electronic materials in library’s electronic databases; scans print articles as pdfs to fulfill faculty requests when durable links cannot be established; administers reserve module in the library management system.
Other Functions:

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of library collection organization and classification scheme and ability to interpret bibliographic records. Working knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and online resources. Basic knowledge of national standards and guidelines pertaining to libraries, including working knowledge of institution’s standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to source and apply such policies and standards to avoid potential violations. General knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures, including the ability to perform arithmetic operations to track and monitor vendor accounts and budgets.

Skills: Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments including a thorough knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods. Full proficiency in the use of automated library system(s) and subsystem(s) pertaining to circulation and reserve services. Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems. 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.

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; 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. Demonstrated ability to compile and present information in an organized manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Experience in the functional area of library circulation. Knowledge of/or experience with Alma/Primo Unified Library Management System/discovery layer circulation functions. A strong customer service attitude and commitment is essential. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse, academic environment. Demonstrated ability to address the essential functions associated with this position including knowledge and abilities identified above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to two years of college education. Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment. Demonstrated initiative and adaptability to change. Experience working with diverse populations and in an academic setting. Technical fluency with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to CSUMB’s Vision .

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
• The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:
  • responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
  • responsibility or access/possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access
  • access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards
• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and will be required to participate in annual training and to immediately forward to the Clery Director all reports of crimes brought to their attention pursuant to the Clery Act and California State Education Code, Chapter 16, of the Donahue Higher Education Act, Section 67380.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit Employee Benefits Summary . As a perk, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu . All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/ .

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Advertised: Feb 17 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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• Cal State University (CSU) Monterey Bay

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