Sacramento - Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School - Library Technician

Employer: Elk Grove Unified School District

Date Posted: 9/21/2015

Contact: Valerie English2 (916) 686-7797 x 7467

Number of Openings: (At time of posting) 1

Length of Work Year: 5 hours per day, (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.), Monday - Friday, Traditional School Year - 10 months

Employment Type: Part Time

Application Deadline: 9/30/2015 4:00 PM Pacific

Salary: Salary Schedule #21, Range 361, $13.70 - $18.13 per hour

Job Number: CL15 - 307

Position Control Number: 75200 / 80289

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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of responsible technical and clerical duties involving circulation, reference, cataloging, and record-keeping activities within a school library facility; serve as a resource person regarding available materials; train and provide work direction to student assistants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Perform a variety of responsible technical and clerical duties involving circulation, reference, cataloging, and record-keeping activities within a school library facility; serve as a resource person regarding available materials.  
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of a school library; assume operational responsibility in the absence of the Librarian.  
• Assist students and staff in locating books and materials, using electronic resources catalog and reference materials, and in the proper use of audio/visual equipment; train students and staff in the use of computerized resources, word processing applications, laser disc and multi-media technology.  
• Maintain discipline and quiet among students using library.  
• Train and supervise student assistants in the performance of a variety of tasks; assign and review work.  
• Check books and audio-visual equipment and materials in and out at the circulation desk.  
• Type bibliographies, book and magazine orders, lists, correspondence, and computerized card records.  
• Process or oversee the processing of library books, including typing and attaching book pockets, lettering spines, attaching plastic jackets, and numbering textbooks; process information into computer with bar code.  
• Oversee the circulation of magazines to students and teachers; prepare or oversee the preparation and delivery of overdue fine notices; generate related computer reports.  
• Receive incoming shipments of library and textbooks and review packing slips and purchase orders.  
• Maintain records of periodicals received and notify publisher of missing issues; maintain inventory of library and textbooks, generate a computer list and make adjustments as necessary to assure accuracy of the list.  
• Type correspondence, bulletins, and lists.  
• Order library supplies, computer and CD ROM, and other supplies as needed.  
• Perform or oversee minor repairs to books and select books to send out for major repairs, select textbooks for discard; determine need to charge students for loss according to established guidelines.  
• Collect money from students for lost or overdue library materials and textbooks; maintain a record of monies collected and report refunds for books returned.  
• Operate a computer and assigned software; operate standard office equipment.  Perform related duties as assigned.  

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Functions, operations and maintenance of a school library. 
• Library practices, procedures and terminology. 
• Library reference materials and resources. 
• Function, operation and maintenance of a library.
• Library technical processes related to the acquisition, cataloging, classification and circulation of library materials. 
• Cataloging rules and standards. 
• Modern library technology including computer applications. 
• Operation of a computer and assigned software. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 
• Principles of training and providing work direction.  

ABILITY TO: 

• Perform a variety of responsible technical and clerical duties involving circulation, reference, cataloging, and record-keeping activities within a school library facility. 
• Serve as a resource person regarding available materials. Train and provide work direction to student assistants. 
• Assist students, staff and others in locating and utilizing library materials. 
• Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition. 
• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library. 
• Assist a certificated Librarian in the operation and maintenance of an assigned library. 
• Process library materials according to established procedures. 
• Type at a minimum of 35 words per minute from clear copy. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Operate a computer and other standard office equipment. 
• Plan and organize work. 
• Work independently with little direction. 
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. 
• Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. 
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to shelve materials. 
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time. 
• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch. 
• Hear and speak to exchange information. 
• See to read a variety of materials.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of general clerical experience.