Pleasanton - Pleasanton Unified School District - Library Media Technician

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Salary

$19.95/HR

Close Date

2/6/2020

Purpose Statement:

The job of Library/Media Technician is done for the purpose/s of maintaining the District's library/media materials for school sites; monitoring funding/budgets; developing cost projections; performing a variety of functions related to ordering, processing, distributing, maintenance, and inventory of library media center and/or School Library materials and textbooks.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates off air programing and videotaping for the purpose of developing Media Center collection and/or providing

materials as requested.

• Inventories library materials, textbooks, equipment, and materials for the purpose of documenting losses and/or

maintaining availability of materials.

• Maintains library collection (books, periodicals, maps, globes, videos, etc.) and textbooks (e.g. checking in/out, repairing,

shelving, weeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of individual library books, textbooks and materials.

• Oversees (e.g. ordering and receipt of library materials and textbooks, district software licenses, budgets.etc.) for the

purpose of maintaining library collection within defined budget and/or ensuring compliance with licensing regulations.

• Performs functions relating to email and/or library technology (e.g. help desk, budgeting, ordering equipment/materials, off

air video taping, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District Media Center collections and/or supporting classroom

technology.

• Performs routine maintenance and operating checks on media/technology equipment (e.g. barcoding, physical inventory,

etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.

• Prepares computerized and manual reports (e.g. collection statistics, budget reports, scheduling reports/requests, renewal

information, overdue lists, textbook orders, fines, costs, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to

others.

• Processes orders (e.g. library books, periodicals, videos, textbooks, films, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining library/video

collection controls district wide as assigned.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements; Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; performing standard clerical procedures; utilizing equipment used in recording and tape duplication; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical

problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: elements of library operation; age appropriate instructional materials; and classic and contemporary literature.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a wide variety

of types of job-related equipment In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working with frequent interruptions; multi-tasking; working with detailed information/data; meeting deadlines and

schedules; communicating with diverse groups; being attentive to detail; and adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading.guiding, and/or coordinating others; and monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.