Folsom Cordova Unified School District - Folsom High School - Library Assistant - Full Time

LIBRARY ASSISTANT
SECONDARY SCHOOL 

Application Deadline:4/24/2015 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:$16.14 - $19.64 per hour

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Folsom High School - Folsom Cordova Unified School District

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DEFINITION

• Under general direction, to perform routine sub-professional paraprofessional, and professional library work related to ordering, processing, distribution, maintenance, and storage of a wide variety of print and audio-visual materials; 
• To keep appropriate records, and do related work as required. Library assistants follow established procedures which have been developed by librarians;
• Assist students and teachers in the use of library facilities, equipment, and materials. In the absence of a certificated librarian, the library assistant is responsible for the supervision of the library, individually or in conjunction with co-workers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

• Positions in this class are assigned to a secondary school. The duties require a practical knowledge of library terminology and standard library practices which can be gained by experience in library technical work or by specialized training. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of library procedures and materials related technical tasks, demonstrate proficiency in the use of audio-visual and basic standard office equipment. They work under the general supervision of a professional librarian or a school or District administrator, and may supervise the work of clerical help, student workers, or volunteers.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists students and staff in becoming familiar with procedures, arrangement, location, and media in the library. Charges and discharges media;
• Handles over-due notices, and performs billing for lost materials.
• Types orders, receives, classifies, and catalogues library media and departmental related materials usually at discretion of librarian.
• Compiles circulation statistics and other library information.
• Performs bibliographic verification of recommendations for purchases. Maintains files in card catalogue according to A.L.A. standards and records of library inventory.
• Distributes library related mail; maintains periodical check-in records and related correspondence.
• Performs miscellaneous typing, clerical work (some of which may involve the handling of money), and operates basic office equipment.
• Assists in the ordering and circulation of samples of new instructional materials for evaluation by certificated staff.
• Prepares exhibits, displays, and bulletin boards; maintains an orderly and appropriate library environment.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Knowledge of:
• Library terminology and standard library practices and techniques including library filing systems and the Dewey decimal system;
• The types and uses of media and the literature, publications, and the typical terminology related thereto;
• Standard reference books and other reference and bibliographical tools.
• Ability to:
• Establish and maintain rapport with students on an individual basis or in groups;
• Pursue work in an organized manner despite numerous interruptions;
• Cope with the varied nature of the tasks in an expedient manner;
• Catalogue and classify typical varieties of library media and locate appropriate media materials to fill the needs of students and staff members;
• Keep accurate records and prepare reports from a variety of information including financial and statistical data, and lists of library media;
• Operate standard office and library equipment; perform responsible clerical work accurately;
• Type at a speed of 40 words per minute;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students staff and public.

Experience: 

• Two years of increasingly responsible sub-professional library experience, including work in media acquisition, cataloging, reference, audio visual, and compilation of bibliographies.

 Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent to completion of minimum requirement for a Library Technician Certificate (21 semester units).