Library Technician

BASIC FUNCTION: Under general direction of a Librarian, Media Center Teacher, or other certificated staff assigned to supervise a school library, or a site administrator in a large secondary school, perform specialized library clerical and technical tasks related to the acquisition, processing, circulation, cataloging, maintenance, disposition, and record keeping for library media materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instructional and Supervisory Tasks
• Provide assistance to students and staff in the circulation of library materials to support the curriculum; including the on-line catalog and other electronic and print resources.
• Assist pupils and staff in locating and using library materials and equipment, including electronic information retrieval systems.
• Assist the library media teacher with the instruction of the students in library skills and research activities in groups and individually.
• Work with teachers, Librarian, or Library Media Teacher to select materials to support curriculum depending on age and grade level of students.
• Train, schedule, assign, evaluate and direct the work of assigned library staff, student aides and adult volunteers under the direction of the library media teacher.
• Provide one-on-one assistance for students with special needs.
• Provide reading guidance to students and staff.
• Develop and oversee various reading programs designed to stimulate student interest, ability and motivation in reading, including story time, book talks or reading clubs.
• Assist in organizing and conducting Book Fairs.
• Assume responsibility for the routine operation of the library in the absence of library certificated staff.
• Computer and/or Media Technology
• Oversee automated circulation systems and process library resources.
• Help troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to library computerized hardware and software and other library equipment.
• Assist with the research, development and analysis of statistical and operational reports and surveys for library operational needs.
• Prepare and maintain forms, database and spreadsheets for library operation and instructional use.
• Schedule facilities such as media workroom, TV studio and production lab.
• Library Operations and Clerical Tasks
• Order, process, store, and circulate library materials, multimedia materials, and computer technology materials and equipment used in school libraries.
• Understand and be familiar with library collections.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for library books, publications, catalog cards, and other library materials and supplies.
• Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence for library operations; maintain records of expenditures for library materials, lost or damaged materials, and textbooks.
• Maintain records of acquisitions, withdrawals and inventory.
• Assist in conducting yearly inventory of holdings.
• Analyze and evaluate condition of library materials and makes decisions regarding repair, rebinding and/or recommending replacement; mend and repair minor book and non-book materials; dispose of damaged or outdated materials according to established procedures.
• Bill and follow-up on lost and/or overdue materials; send notices, collect fines/money and prepares appropriate receipts and financial records; generate and distribute student overdue circulation notices for library materials; contact parents regarding lost or damaged books as needed.
• Maintain and operate library office equipment.
• Provide clerical assistance to the school Librarian/Library Media Teacher by typing, word processing, filing, duplicating library materials, and performing other related duties.
• Maintain budgetary records of library expenditures.
• General
• Seek professional growth, including ongoing familiarity with library standards and ethics, advances in library services, curriculum standards, library materials, library techniques, and technological advances through professional associations and other means.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to: a High School Diploma or equivalent, and possession of a certificate of completion as a Library Technician from a community college program, and a minimum of two years experience working in a library setting or an Associate’s degree and three (3) or more years experience working in a library setting.
• One (1) year working with children in a school setting or equivalent youth-related activities
• Experience in library technical services such as cataloging, processing, location and distribution of materials, and development of bibliographies

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Computerized library systems and on-line reference sources
• Operations and organization of a school library
• Library processes relating to the acquisition and circulation of materials
• Dewey Decimal Classification System and the American Library Association rules for filing catalog cards
• Library terminology and standard practices
• Standard library reference sources
• Record keeping techniques
• Oral and written communication skills
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program
• Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students
• Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of library duties relating to the ordering, processing and maintenance of print and non-print library materials
• Troubleshoot computerized library systems
• Assist pupils and staff in locating and using library materials and equipment, including electronic information retrieval systems
• Assist library certificated staff with instruction of pupils in library skills and research activities
• Manage and maintain the library collection, making independent decisions, and working with minimal supervision
• Maintain confidentiality of school-related information
• Maintain current and accurate records and prepare usage statistics
• Assist in training and providing work direction to student aides
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, typing and maintaining simple records.
• Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of office and library equipment including typewriter, computer, microfiche reader/printer, calculator, glue gun and duplicating equipment
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Maintain complex files and records, and prepare reports
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Exercise judgment and assume responsibility
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, staff, parents, community members, volunteers and vendors
• Work cooperatively with others
• Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.35 - $28.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Experience in library technical services?
• 1 year working with children in a school setting or equivalent youth-related activities?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person