Elk Grove - Elk Grove Uified School District - Foulks Ranch Elementary - Library Technician - Part Time

CLASS TITLE: LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Employer: Elk Grove Unified School District

Date Posted: 3/1/2017

Contact: Valerie English 916-686-7795 x 67160

Number Openings: (At time of posting) 1

Length of Work Year: 3 hours per day, (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.), School Year - Year Round

Employment Type: Part Time

Application Deadline: 3/10/2017 4:00 PM Pacific

Salary: Salary Schedule #21, Range 361, $14.04 - $18.60 per hour - See Salary Schedule below

Job Number: CL17 - 80

Position Control Number: 75180

Site: Foulks Ranch Elementary School, 6211 Laguna Park Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758

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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.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor work environment.
• Constant interruptions.
• Requirements for Applying
• Please complete our on-line application in full.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.

Typing Certificate (Must attach a certificate verifying typing speed of 35 (net) words per minute on a 5 minute timed test at the time the application is submitted. Typing certificates will only be accepted from business organizations/institutions that verify completion of a 5-minute timed writing, state gross words per minute, number of errors, and indicate a minimum of 35 (net) words per minute. Internet and high school typing tests will not be accepted.)