Davis - Davis Joint Unified School District - Library Technician I

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1224928

Closing Date 
09/04/2019 4:00 pm

Work Schedule and Location
.625 FTE, Harper Junior High School, 10 months, 25 hours/week

Salary
$15.46-$19.74/hour

Summary
Performs a variety of clerical and technical library duties in a school library.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Requires the ability to orient groups of students and individuals to the library and to operate a library at times without immediate supervision. Supports a Library Media Teacher at a school site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists Library Media Teacher in the operation of a school library including but not limited to circulation, reference, periodicals, research, media, electronic media, and audiovisual equipment.
Assists students and staff with use of the library including finding materials and using resource guides.
Assists with the use of computers and programs including library automation system and the Dewey Decimal System.
Processes new materials (books, media, textbooks or periodicals), enters data into system, prepares for and enters into circulation (shelves), and distributes textbooks to staff and students.
May assist with and oversee various reading programs and classes designed to stimulate student interest, ability and motivation in reading including book talks or reading clubs.
May assist in organizing and conducting periodic book fairs.
Circulates, stores, inventories, maintains, and performs minor repair for a variety of equipment in support of library services. Mends and repairs book and non-book materials. Disposes of damaged or outdated materials according to established procedures.
Conducts annual physical inventory of all library materials.
Assists in organizing and decorating library. Assists with designing and constructing library displays, bulletin boards, posters and signs. Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
Coordinates volunteers and student assistants.
Oversees library facility in absence of the Library Media Teacher.
Assists with preparation of purchase orders for books, magazines, periodicals, or software for library use as directed by Library Media Teacher. May assist with maintaining accurate financial and budget records as directed by Library Media Teacher.
Uses library automation to generate overdue notices, send bills, collect payments, and reconcile losses.
Installs, troubleshoots, and upgrades library software. Installs and transfers files on library computers. Sets up library computer equipment.
Assists with scheduling library use.
Performs routine clerical and record keeping duties.
Communicates with students, staff, parents and the public using tact, diplomacy and courtesy in sometimes confrontational or stressful situations.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Requires the ability to comprehend and follow district safety plans, procedures, and policies and all other district standards and procedures.

Requirements / Qualifications
Two years post-secondary education and one year of experience in a library or instructional setting.

Transcripts or diploma from institute of higher education, unofficial copies are acceptable, Letter of Introduction, Letter(s) of Recommendation and Resume required.

Copy of Transcript
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Resume