Principal Library Technician - Berkeley City College

MediabistroBerkeley, CA, United States

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Principal Library Technician - Berkeley City College

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Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College ( BCC ), one of California’s 112 community colleges, is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, only 1-1 / 2 blocks from the U.C. campus. The college’s mission is to contribute to the success of all students and to the well-being of the community by offering the best possible education which promises intellectual growth, social mobility, economic development and an understanding of diverse ideas and peoples. BCC is ranked second in the state in the percentage of students who transfer to U.C. Berkeley.

BCC serves students who seek general education, transfer to four-year universities, associate degrees and certificates in liberal arts, the sciences, career / technical areas, or foundational skills. BCC students represent a diverse mix of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Many are the first in their families to attend college. The college is an active partner in local economic development and employment training endeavors and maintains a strong and unique collaboration with U.C. Berkeley. Berkeley City College’s world-class faculty has created a student-centered learning community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. They have won distinction in the sciences, arts, English, humanities, multimedia arts, and the social sciences.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Principal Library Technician - Berkeley City College

Time Base

Time Base 40 Hours / Week 12 Months / Year

Compensation

Compensation Range : $5,047.61- $6,3083.00 / Mo. Hiring Range : $5,047.61 - $ 5,539.72 / Mo. - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.

Position Type

Position Type Classified

Department

Department Instructional Services-VP (851)

City

State

State CA

Job Description Summary

This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract, this job is being posted for ten (10) working days.

Under general direction, the Principal Library Technician performs a variety of paraprofessional and administrative library work.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all the tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

Maintains the fiscal accountability of the total library budget (e.g. library materials, supplies, hourly librarians, temporary classified) by independently setting up and maintaining on-going accurate financial data; generating status reports; and monitoring budgets in the district administrative system (PeopleSoft.)

Maintains library financial records (including encumbrances for on-order materials) in accordance with the administrative system financial records.

Assists librarians with staffing needs and calculates the budget needed to fund the classified and hourly faculty personnel.

Assigns correct account codes to requisitions, processes them for payment and directs completed requisitions to the appropriate department.

independently composes correspondence and memoranda

Review vendor invoices and statements.

Prepare periodic budget status report (e.g. library materials, supplies, hourly librarians, temporary classified) for librarians to monitor expenditures.

Collects and tallies monies from coin-operated copiers and other sources of revenue in the library; deposits these funds into the library trust fund and keeps accurate records of the on-going status of these funds.

Initiates electronic Personal Actions Forms (ePAFs) for faculty and classified library staff .

Prepares all time sheets for classified and temporary faculty personnel, records absences, collects and forwards leave of absence report forms.

Orders equipment and supplies by contacting independent dealers, District Purchasing Office and District Warehouse.

Assists in preparation, maintenance and production of library statistical records.

Screens and routes correspondence, including material of confidential nature and forwarding correspondence to appropriate staff.

Independently composes correspondence and memoranda.

Maintains, updates and monitors contracts for office equipment.

Maintains inventory of office supplies.

Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment such as copiers, computers and printers.

Conducts bibliographic research for library material orders using online resources such as Millennium, OCLC and GOBI ; maintains title selection lists.

Supervises and participates in the ordering, receipt, checking in and payment of all library materials.

Initiates correspondence for claims and problems concerning ordering library materials.

Sets up and maintains acquisitions, serials and other records in Millennium.

Repairs and mends books and materials.

Assists faculty and staff members with inquiries regarding prices, publishers, titles, etc.

Assists with the opening and closing procedures of the Library.

Oversees coordination for proper coverage in the library’s different departments.

Trains, coordinates and supervises the work of the library technicians and student assistants.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Four (4) years of library technical experience or an A.A. Degree in Library Science and / or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

2. Demonstrated proficiency in the operation and use of office productivity software for word processing, spreadsheet and database management and presentation software programs (e.g. MS Office Suite, MS Word and Excel, Access and PowerPoint utilizing personal computers, internet browsers, websites and e-mail.

3. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of :

o Library technical processes relating to the acquisition and classification of library materials

o Library terminology and standard practices

o Library of Congress cataloging and filing systems.

o Methods and practices of financial record keeping related to libraries

o Operations, procedures, specific rules, and precedents of the library

o Office equipment, procedures and practices including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing

Ability to :

o Perform sub professional library duties relating to technical processing and public services.

o Perform library clerical duties with speed and accuracy.

o Maintain financial and statistical records.

o Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

o Train and supervise assigned personnel.

o Type accurately from clear copy.

o Analyze situations and make decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision.

o Think and act quickly under pressure.

o Learn rapidly a variety of rules and procedures relating to library routines.

o Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.

o Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.

Occasional work performed alone

Constant work around and with people

Other Requirements

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

flexibility or ability to respond to multiple demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs

occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.

occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.

occasional twisting of body

occasional use of manual dexterity

occasional use of tactile acuity

occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color

frequent work at a rapid pace

frequent reaching, high, low, and level

frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech

frequent visual acuity for reading

constant sitting

constant use of clear oral communication

Tools & Equipment Used

Standard office machines and equipment

Multi-line telephones

Department-specific equipment

Computer

Application Deadline Date

Application Deadline Date September 11, 2025

Open Date

Open Date 08 / 22 / 2025

First Review Date

First Review Date 09 / 11 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note : A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials / transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items :

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination : Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement : As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement : According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he / she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy : A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination : Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents :

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage

Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.

Long-term disability coverage.

Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 26.81% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA , please visit the website at The CalPERS member handbook is available at please visit the website at After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include :

Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

Credit union membership

Prepaid legal plan participation

Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.

Mission Statement

The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

Required Documents

List of References

Resume

Optional Documents

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Library Technician • Berkeley, CA, United States