Library Clerk Senior (Evening Saturday)

About Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College (OCC) is a vibrant, 164-acre campus located in Costa Mesa, just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches, with a secondary campus in Newport Beach. Founded in 1947, the College serves a diverse local and global community, currently enrolling over 17,000 students. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), OCC reflects the dynamic diversity of the region, with the majority of students from racially minoritized populations.

OCC is a recognized leader in preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and offers state-of-the-art facilities, including the first on-campus residential housing for a community college in Southern California. The College empowers students to achieve their goals through high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and participatory campus climate.

The Coast Community College District, which includes OCC, Golden West College, and Coastline Community College, values diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. The District is committed to creating a culture of inclusive excellence that uplifts employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, and accessible.

About the Role

This is an on-campus, in-person position for a Library Clerk Senior within the Library & Learning Support Division. The role represents the entry level in a library support career ladder, serving as a vital link between the library's resources and the campus community.

The Orange Coast College Library mission is to support student success by providing a wide range of resources, from basic materials to in-depth research tools. As a Library Clerk Senior, you will support a Librarian or Library Media Technician in customer and technical service activities. You will be the face of the library for many students, faculty, and staff, guiding them through the collection, assisting with research, and ensuring the smooth operation of library services.

Your day will involve a blend of technical and interpersonal tasks. You will process incoming library materials, manage circulation, and maintain the collection's organization. You will also provide guidance to student employees and assist patrons in finding materials or navigating library systems. This role is ideal for someone who is equity-minded, dedicated to transforming lives through education, and eager to serve a diverse and vibrant student population.

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

The Coast Community College District and Orange Coast College are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. We strive to create a culture of inclusive excellence where all employees and students feel a sense of belonging.

We actively listen, assess, and evaluate our efforts throughout every stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. We seek individuals who demonstrate a clear understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population and how these factors relate to equity-minded practice.

Application Instructions

Orange Coast College is seeking equity-minded individuals for this classified employee role. Candidates are encouraged to review the College's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Plan and the Employee/Student Profile Comparison Dashboard to better understand our commitment to these values. Please ensure your application highlights your dedication to serving a diverse student body and your alignment with the College's mission of inclusive excellence.