Library Technician

Salary: $17.27 - $18.32 Hourly
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 23/24-00068
Department: Community Services
Division: Library
Opening Date: 02/13/2024
Closing Date: 3/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition
The City of Colton's Community Services Department is now recruiting for Library Technician. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.
DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of the Library Branch Supervisor, performs a variety of clerical library and public contact duties and activities which may include checking library materials out; returning and registering library materials; performing various circulation desk and technical services activities; maintaining library work records; issuing library cards, serving as a technical resource for the general public. Exercises some supervision over lower-level staff and volunteers.
Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Perform a variety of clerical library and public contact duties and activities, which may include checking out, returning and registering library materials.
• Answer directional reference questions and assist patrons in locating materials.
• Perform a variety of circulation-related duties and responsibilities; check in all books, periodicals and audio-visual material; prepare books and materials for processing; evaluate the condition of returned materials and prepare them for return to their designated areas; process inter-library loan requests.
• Prepare the cash register/drawer following established register procedures and policies; calculate and collect overdue and other fines from patrons.
• Register and issue library cards to patrons; check patron status to verify registration information; enter patron data into the computer system.
• Review records and send overdue notices to patrons who have overdue library materials.
• Perform a variety of general office duties including answering the telephone and typing, unpacking, sorting and distributing book shipments.
• Maintain schedules for performing assigned duties; maintain appropriate work records and documents including date-due cards; prepare statistical reports on work activities as necessary.
• Assist in shelving of books, periodicals, videos, cassettes and other library materials; discard old and outdated materials as directed.
• Assist in maintaining a variety of information boards, (files and records including the job resources board and the public information bulletin board).
• Assist in monitoring the circulation and technical service work performed by volunteers; provide training as requested.
• Perform light facility maintenance and custodial duties.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
and
Experience: A minimum of six months experience in customer service, library operations and support or a related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain at time of appointment, a valid class "C" California Driver's License.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within three (3) months of the time of appointment.

Additional Information
Knowledge of: Basic operations of a library services program; basic principles and practices of customer service library practices; operations and services for the circulation desk; and modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software.
Ability to: Courteously respond to patron issues and organizational concerns and needs, perform clerical library tasks, maintain records and files, work independently, understand and follow oral and written directions, apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Effectively operate a motor vehicle on City street, computer, and applicable software.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This part-time position works 20-30 hours per week and may work weekends and nights. The library closes at 8:00 pm. The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of library operations, circulations, customer service, dealing with all age groups, and some knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System.
Temporary/Part-Time Appointments: Temporary/Part-time appointments do not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 8% of base earnings. There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.
Part-time shifts may not exceed 999 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30).
Eligible for 24 hours of sick time after working 90 days.
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a minimum of six months experience in customer service, library operations and support or a related field? Please explain.
03
If you have worked in a library setting, please explain your knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System in detail. If you do not possess the knowledge, please type "N/A".
Required Question