Library Assistant, Upper School

The Harker School•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harker School seeks a Library Assistant for its Upper School campus in San Jose, California. This hourly, part-time position begins August 10, with regular hours Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Taking direction from the campus librarian, the Library Assistant provides a range of services in a school library setting. The role supports library instruction, helps maintain an orderly and welcoming library, monitors student behavior and use of library resources, and processes and tracks library materials. The assistant also supports circulation, inventories, library events, reporting, purchasing, and other library operations as directed. The position may require commuting between campuses as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a library, school, or bookstore.
At least one year of experience working with groups of children.
At least one year of clerical experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, by telephone, and via email.
Ability to work with children and young adults and supervise students appropriately.
Ability to job-share with coworkers and develop positive, cooperative relationships.
Ability to give and receive positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Ability to operate library information and communication technologies and willingness to learn new skills.
Proficiency with MS Office Word and Excel and Google Docs.
Familiarity with scanner and copier functions.
Ability to hear individuals, groups, telephone and intercom communications, public-address announcements, and emergency signals.
Ability to lift boxes weighing 20 pounds, push a book truck loaded with books, stand and reach, and bend to shelve, retrieve, and inventory books.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing the library for instruction and create and maintain library displays.
Use basic library information and communication technologies to help library users locate materials.
Monitor student behavior and resource use, and contact faculty as needed regarding library materials and programs.
Keep the library and workspace orderly by straightening furniture, shelving books, cleaning surfaces and equipment, emptying paper recycling, and maintaining the circulation desk.
Maintain student supplies, printers, copy machine, scanner, and the library lost and found.
Participate in campus emergency procedures as instructed by the Campus Librarian.
Process, shelve, circulate, and repair books and other resources according to library procedures.
Maintain circulation records and collect and account for lost, damaged, or overdue materials.
Maintain and circulate audiovisual equipment and keep records for inter-campus loans.
Conduct and document inventories of library resources.
Generate purchase lists from librarian-annotated review materials and prepare purchase orders under the supervision of the library director or electronic resources librarian.
Help enhance the online catalog with content notes.
Deliver and collect library mail and participate in organizing library events as directed.
Prepare periodic statistical reports, participate in required training, and update the online classroom calendar.
Commute between campuses as needed using a reliable means of transportation.
Open or close the library independently as needed, managing computers, lights, locks, and related tasks.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.