Folsom Public Library - Library Technician

Library Technician Temporary

Part Time

Deadline: May 22, 2015

Salary: $17.63 per hour

Job Posting: http://www.folsom.ca.us/depts/human_resources/jobs/default.asp

The Position

Under direction, perform a variety of activities such as acquisition, cataloging, and patron assistance; perform a variety of paraprofessional support duties related to the functions and programs of the libraries. Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives immediate supervision from the Library Manager or his/her designee.

Example of Essential Duties:

• Act as a liaison with cooperative libraries and fill requests from other libraries
• Plan, coordinate, and/or conduct special programs such as story hours or reading programs
• Perform community outreach programs
• Conduct and oversee inventories of books and other library materials
• Maintain bibliographies and create book lists; conduct bibliographic searches using a library computer system
• Provide patrons with information about library resources, materials, and services; maintain an automated, comprehensive, accurate and current database of information on available library resources
• Develop promotional materials, including news releases and flyers
• Collect fines and fees; assist patrons in locating library materials and using library resources
• Acquire, process, and maintain library materials including basic cataloging
• Register patrons, establish eligibility status, and input information into database
• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of displays and exhibits
• Give group tours to children, parents, and organizations
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• General procedures involved in receipt, circulation, and storage of library materials
• General library classification and filing systems
• Principles and practices of work safety
• Standard library practices, techniques and terminology
• Standard public library procedures including cataloging, bibliographic search, procedures, and the use of reference sources and materials
• Modern office procedures
• Methods and computer equipment
• Alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing systems
• Basic mathematical principles
• Record keeping practices and principles

Ability to:

Review documents related to library operations

• Observe, identify, and problem solve library operations and procedures
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner
• Work fairly and courteously with the public; and work effectively with interruption
• Learn to prepare effective technical reports with recommendations and findings
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Learn computerized cataloging, bibliographical, and circulation system databases and rules for entry of materials
• Learn library practices and procedures
• Learn location of materials in the library
• Work accurately with alphanumeric codes
• Assist patrons in the location and use of library materials
• Type at a speed necessary for successful work performance
• Operate a personal computer and use software; use a calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, photocopy machine
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Experience and Education:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in library science, English, Liberal Arts or a closely related field from an accredited college.
• Experience: Two (2) years of full-time clerical experience working in a library.
• Substitution: Additional qualifying experience can substitute for the required education on a year-foryear basis up to two years.

Special Certification Requirement: 

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver’s license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not met this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in a typical office environment.

• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting and standing for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting.
• Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
• Hearing/ Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
• Emotional/ Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
• Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Final Filing Date: Friday, May 22, 5:00 p.m. or

the first 25 qualified applications whichever occurs

first.