Elementary Lead Library Technician (Internal Employees Only)

Santa Barbara USD•Santa Barbara, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Lead Library Technician performs customary Library Technician duties at an assigned school and provides support and guidance to elementary Library Technicians. The role is based at Roosevelt Elementary School and involves supporting supplementary reading programs across elementary schools, contributing to library planning, coordinating materials and procedures, and training and assisting library staff. Some local travel between schools is required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, supplemented by college-level courses or training in library science, or an equivalent combination.
Three years of experience in a library or media center environment.
Knowledge of standard procedures used in K–12 public school libraries.
Knowledge of book cataloging theory, procedures, and processes.
Knowledge of multimedia sources, software applications, and technology.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with school site and District staff.
Ability to use appropriate telephone and email etiquette.
Ability to use appropriate English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business vocabulary.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Successful passage of a written or performance assessment.
Valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide ongoing support at elementary schools with supplementary reading programs.
Contribute to developing and implementing a library master plan.
Coordinate with book vendors to provide barcode ranges and updated processing specifications.
Assist staff in determining annual curriculum requirements.
Provide ongoing training and support for current Library Technicians and initial training for new staff.
Participate in planning and coordinating beginning- and end-of-year procedures.
Update the catalog circulation database in a student information system.
Coordinate with staff to recycle dated or worn library materials and replace titles as needed.
Assist Library Technicians in creating inviting and interesting library environments for learning.
Communicate with site administrators, Library Technicians, and District office staff about practices, procedures, and events.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Perform related duties as assigned.