Library Assistant - TECC Resource Center Specialist, ETR Associates, Scotts Valley, California
TECC RESOURCE CENTER SPECIALIST
ETR Classification: Resource Center Specialist II
ETR Associates, a private non-profit education organization, is seeking a qualified person to join its Tobacco Education Clearinghouse as a Resource Center Specialist II. Education, Training and Research (ETR) Associates is a national center for publications, training, research and clearinghouse services in family life, and comprehensive health education, substance abuse prevention and tobacco use education and prevention. ETR's publishing division publishes and distributes curricula, books and pamphlets in these areas for schools, clinics and youth-serving organizations across the country.
OVERVIEW
This position is supervised by the Tobacco Education Clearinghouse (TECC) Resource Library Coordinator. Duties include but are not limited to: bibliographic database record creation; acquiring resource center materials; responsibility for providing circulation/dissemination services; providing reference and research services; processing and shelving/filing of resource center materials including daily mail and journal receipts; and library file and collection maintenance.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
· Creates original bibliographic records for resource library materials, entering data into the web-based library catalog according to established library protocols. Includes subject classification, physical description, and writing original abstracts.
· Responds to ready-reference, referral and in-depth reference requests from funded projects and TECC staff. Includes library catalog and other online and web-based database searches.
· Acquires resource library materials (e.g. subscriptions, books, videos, curricula, reports, government publications and review/preview materials) from producers and publishers. Maintains computerized on-order/in-process files, vendor invoice files and expenditure files.
· Participates in resource library current awareness activities (collection development, project teleconference participation, website monitoring) and resource library marketing efforts to funded projects.
· Operates and maintains circulation services, including creation of circulation reports, processing circulation and overdue requests, and handling circulation services file maintenance/paperwork.
· Oversees TECC materials receipt and serials check-in, processing, routing and shelving. Maintains back files, in-process shelves, and processing supplies.
· Processes vertical file materials and consults Vertical File Subject Headings List in order to assign topic(s). Assists with updating Headings List as needed.
· Assists in gathering information and statistical data for reports and in preparation of progress reports.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
· Participates in TECC, Clearinghouse Department and ETR staff meetings as appropriate.
· Other duties as required.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Ability to handle and complete a variety of tasks concurrently and adapt to changing needs.
· Ability to develop and implement recommendations for problem solving.
· Ability to work independently and within a team.
· Completes assigned tasks within time frame and with minimal supervision. Seeks consultation from supervisor or other appropriate Clearinghouse staff as needed to set priorities.
· Provide accurate, consistent and timely maintenance of records and collection files.
· Processes resource materials and documents accurately and in a timely manner.
· Demonstrates ability to handle contacts with Resource Center clients and vendors in tactful, pleasant, responsive manner.
SPECIFICATIONS
Required:
· B.A. in fields such as health education, communications, or social sciences or certificate in library/information science and appropriate experience.
· At least two or more years experience with skills transferable to library related activities including: database management, customer service, circulation, materials ordering, abstracting and indexing, organizing/maintaining accounts, records and/or files.
· Consistent attention to detail.
· Excellent telephone, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changing needs.
· Ability to show initiative and work both independently and in a support role.
· Experience searching and locating materials using indexes, online databases and search engines.
· Valid California driver’s license; proof of vehicle insurance.
Preferred:
· Experience compiling data for preparation of reports and spreadsheets.
· Research, correspondence, report preparation experience.
· Experience working with diverse groups of people.
· Experience working with Tobacco Control.
Salary Range: $15.38- $17.25 per hour, depending on experience. Grade Level 4. Non-exempt. Full time.
ETR Associates offers excellent fringe benefits including employer paid disability, life, health, dental and vision insurance, generous personal time off and eleven paid
holidays; in addition, ETR sponsors a 401(k) retirement benefit to qualified employees.
Application: Send, email or fax resume and cover letter to: T. Sanders, Human Resources Department, ETR Associates, 4 Carbonero Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. E-mail: openjobs@etr.org. Fax: 831-461-9534. For additional information about ETR Associates, visit: www.etr.org.
ETR Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Location: Scotts Valley, California
Type of Library: Library Related
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