Library Media Technician - Elementary School

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Principal / Site Administrator, the Library Media Technician – Elementary School maintains the library collections at an elementary school site; identifies age appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library resources and selects appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; keeps the library a clean and inviting setting; and performs clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with library services which directly supports student learning and achievement.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of 48 units from a nationally accredited college or university; or A.A. degree or higher, or the passage of a local assessment test.
One (1) year of working in a school or community youth organization, with library experience preferable.
Pass the District’s applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
Pre-employment physical exam B through District’s provider at District’s expense
Knowledge of: Library practices, Dewey decimal system, Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios, English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, Computer and Internet operations and pertinent software applications, Operation of standard office equipment, Student behavior and psychology at grade school age
Skills and Abilities to: Communicate effectively in writing and orally, Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions, Schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, Gather and/or collate data, Establish and maintain effective working relationships, Be organized, adaptable and flexible, Read stories to students in an effective, interesting way

Nice To Haves

Library experience preferable

Responsibilities

Assists teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
Coordinates special events on request (e.g., Book Fairs, reading contests, pizza parties) to promote reading.
Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection and repairs damaged books or recommends retirement of books and/or periodicals to ensure the availability of books and library materials.
Maintains a clean, attractive setting with seasonal and other themes to create an inviting learning environment.
Maintains materials inventory by researching and purchasing library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials to provide up-to-date references and ensure the availability of materials when required.
Monitors student activities, handles behavior issues, and maintains a quiet and safe environment conducive to learning.
Orders office supplies and equipment (e.g., laminating film, book jackets, paper, pens) to ensure availability as needed.
Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Performs circulation activities for both library books and textbooks (e.g., item check-in and check-out, lists of overdue items) to record and control the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.
Performs general clerical duties to support the library and instructional program.
Plans activities for class visits to the library to ensure appropriate and relevant use of time.
Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g., collection statistics, scheduling reports/requests, renewal information, overdue lists, fines) to provide documentation and information to others.
Processes library books, periodicals, and related media materials (e.g., logging into master files; barcoding, shelving, producing required reports) to provide students and staff with required materials.
Processes new student library/student ID cards, notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media, and materials; collects and processes fines in order to provide and/or maintain access to library resources and secure reimbursement for losses.
Provide training to staff on use of library software and proper procedures.
Read stories to students with appropriate emphasis and style.
Responds to inquiries of students, staff, and parents (e.g., availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, Chromebook support, status of overdue fines) by providing information and/or direction as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.