Carlsbad--City of Carlsbad Library Learning Center-- Library Technician, Literacy Services

OPENING DATE: 10/20/14

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

PART-TIME LIBRARY TECHNICIAN - (LITERACY SERVICES)

SALARY:               $14.75 - $14.75 Hourly

Link to City of Carlsbad Site 

THE POSITION:

There is a part-time (hourly) Library Technician position available in Literacy Services at the Library Learning Center. This position performs learner assessments, tutor training and reporting for the adult and teen literacy program in addition to proving traditional library services.

The Learning Center is open Monday - Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm and Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. The scheduled work days and hours for the part-time (hourly) Library Technician – Literacy Services position will vary, up to no more than 18 hours per week. Hourly positions are not benefited and cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.

The ideal candidate has proven customer service and communication skills; is caring and easily approachable; is passionate about literacy; is able to perceive needs and find solutions. This position may have the opportunity to substitute in Bilingual Services in the Library Learning Center; bilingual in English and Spanish languages is desirable.

Applicants will be notified only if selected for an interview.

As conditions of employment, the City of Carlsbad verifies eligibility to work in the United States, and conducts a Department of Justice LiveScan Fingerprint report.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Part-time (hourly) Library Technicians – Literacy Services perform the following functions under the direct supervision of the Literacy Services Outreach Coordinator:

    Conduct learner orientations, assessments, tutor training and coaching

    Document procedures and write newsletter articles

    Manage volunteers

    Maintain records with timely and accurate data entry

    Open and close the literacy office and classrooms

    Provide information and referrals

    Perform phone and reception duties

    Assist guests with use of the library collection

    Interact with other library and City staff in addition to outside vendors

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required:

    Practiced in literacy instruction with adults and teens

    Compassionate when working with clientele with diverse backgrounds

    Proficient working with computers, databases, and applications including Microsoft Office and the internet; experience working with LACES a plus

    Possesses strong customer service and written/verbal communication skills

    Experienced in performing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

    Able to maintain confidentiality

    Demonstrated focus on program mission and goals

    Passionate about literacy, libraries and helping individuals meet their goals

    Cooperates easily with other team members

 

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would qualify.

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. An employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read and operate office and computer equipment as necessary during the course of the work assignments.

While performing the duties, employees of this class are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with staff and others encountered in the course of work. Incumbents may occasionally need to travel to various city locations or to off-site locations as necessary and as the assignment demands.

City of Carlsbad is an equal opportunity employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.carlsbadca.gov

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

1635 Faraday Ave.

Carlsbad, CA 92008

760-602-2440

760-602-2442

hr@carlsbadca.gov

               Position #10-20-14 LIT

PART-TIME LIBRARY TECHNICIAN - (LITERACY SERVICES)

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PART-TIME LIBRARY TECHNICIAN - (LITERACY SERVICES) Supplemental Questionnaire

*             1.            Please list your availability to work, including nights and weekends. (Please be specific, listing each day of the week and times available to work.) (Please be specific, listing each day of the week and times available to work that day.)

*             2.            Please describe your experience working with and/or supervising volunteers.

*             3.            Please describe your experience working or volunteering in a library.

*             4.            Please describe your experience working or volunteering in a literacy-related field.

*             5.            Please describe your experience working with computers and databases.

*             6.            You understand this is a part-time job and by responding "Yes" you acknowledge your understanding of the 960 - 1000 hrs. limit in one fiscal year.

               Yes Yes    No No

*             7.            You understand this is a part-time job and by responding "Yes" you acknowledge your understanding of this is a non-benefitted position.