Upland - Upland Junior High School - Library Technician/ Media Technician

Upland Unified School District

Date Posted: 9/11/2015

Contact: Robyn Wilson 909-985-1864 x224

Number Openings: (At time of posting) 1

Length of Work Year: 2015/2016

Employment Type: Part Time

Application Deadline: 9/18/2015 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary: Range 19 - $14.78/hourly

Work Schedule: 7 hours daily / 5 days weekly / 10 month position

Duty Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Site/Department: Upland Junior High School

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BASIC FUNCTION

Under supervision of the principal, to provide library media services to students and staff; to order, process, shelve, distribute and receive all types of library media; to maintain files and records; and to do related duties as required.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Acquires and processes library books, textbooks, pamphlets, periodicals and audio-visual stocks (E);
• Maintains records of budget items and circulation materials (E);
• Inventories overdue, lost and damaged items, and circulation and distribution materials (E);
• Aids student and staff in the use of all library materials and media (E);
• Provide assistance and instruction to students in locating and utilizing resources; reinforce library skills and maintain discipline in the library; supervise students in the library (E);
• Performs financial transactions (E);
• Develops and maintains schedules for students and staff for use of library materials and equipment (E);
• Develops and maintains catalogs of books and audio-visual materials (E); Introduces new materials to staff and students (E);
• Orders requested materials (E); Requests unavailable materials from other sources (E);
• Compiles bibliographies of available resources (E);
• Assists students and staff in locating and selecting materials (E);
• Researches professional magazines, catalogs and newspapers (E);
• Maintains library materials and equipment, including books and AV wares in good condition (E);
• Arranges, stocks, shelves and boxes books and AV materials (E);
• Trains and supervises student assistants and volunteers (E);
• Operates standard office machines, including a computer, and other library media (E);
• Performs clerical support duties such as typing, filing and duplications (E);
• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:

• Standard office practices, procedures, techniques and equipment and program use;
• Library procedures and terminology, including the Dewey Decimal system;
• Dewey Decimal Classification System and basic library/media reference materials;
• Circulation, distribution and processing of library books, textbooks and related materials;
• Audio-visual technical practices, procedures and terminology;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• District accounting procedures; Basic math and record keeping skills;
• Basic technology skills and usage. 

Ability to:

• Operate office machines, AV equipment and computers;
• Monitor and maintain appropriate student behavior;
• Maintain records and files using alphabetic and numeric systems;
• Maintain library in an orderly and safe condition;
• Lift heavy objects in a safe manner; 
• Plan and organize work;
• Train and provide work direction to students and volunteers;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Complete work with many interruptions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, students, administrators and the public;
• Use interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Exercise independent judgment; Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.  

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Associate of Arts degree in library media technology desired or specialized training in library skills. 

Experience:

• Two years experience in a variety of library media services preferred 

WORKING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time;
• Library environment. 

Physical Abilities:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds;
• Near and far visual acuity to read books and media materials;
• Frequent bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling or crouching;
• Lifting, carrying and shelving books;
• Reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to shelve and reach books;
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information;
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment;
• Walking and standing for extended periods of time;
• Sitting for extended periods of time. 
• Mental Abilities: Oral comprehension and expression;
• Written comprehension;
• Auditory understanding; 
• Speech recognition.  

Requirements for Applying

All appplicants must submit a resume and letter of interest.  In house applicants will not need to submit the documents listed below if they are already on file with the district.

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• All documentation required must be attached to your edjoin application to be considered. Hard copies and faxes are not acceptable.
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must submit three current letters.)
• Resume