Library Media Technician (8-40 hours per week)

Hayward Unified School District • Hayward, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited administrative supervision of a principal and technical supervision of the District Librarian, perform technical library media center functions at an assigned school site; oversee circulation activities; organize, distribute and store library and audio-visual materials; provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers; select and purchase library materials; conduct library orientations. This position involves working 16 hours per week split between 2 schools.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school
• One year experience working in a library
• Qualifying Exam: Online testing will be available from 9/30-10/5
• Technical Interview Panel will be scheduled the week of 10/12

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of library practices, procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of functions, operations and maintenance of school libraries.
• Knowledge of library reference materials and sources.
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal system of classification.
• Knowledge of filing, indexing and inventory procedures.
• Knowledge of principles of training and providing work direction.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Knowledge of research methods and report preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of operation of a variety of library media center equipment.
• Knowledge of operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Ability to perform a variety of technical and specialized duties related to a school site library.
• Ability to assist staff and others in locating and utilizing library materials, audio-visual equipment and materials.
• Ability to perform circulation activities.
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to process a variety of library materials.
• Ability to conduct orientation tours.
• Ability to maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Ability to train and provide work direction to others.
• Ability to operate a variety of library media center equipment.
• Ability to operate a computer and assigned software.
• Ability to monitor and maintain assigned budgets.
• Ability to perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating materials and typing.
• Keyboarding proficiency.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to complete work with many interruptions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical library media center functions at an assigned school site.
• Participate in circulation activities.
• Organize, distribute and store library and audio-visual materials.
• Provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers.
• Conduct library orientations.
• Schedule and coordinate library activities.
• Promote student use of the library for research and reading pleasure.
• Assist students in researching materials for classroom use.
• Assist students in locating and selecting materials.
• Instruct students in proper methods of utilizing the library and reference materials.
• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.
• Select and requisition library materials after consultation with faculty.
• Research and preview new materials.
• Compile lists of potential purchases.
• Type requisitions for the purchase of books, magazines and other materials.
• Obtain authorized signatures.
• Receive, process and distribute library materials.
• Input, process and receive library materials.
• Prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection.
• Prepare labels.
• Affix identification labels to materials.
• Input related information into assigned computer database.
• Oversee and participate in circulation activities.
• Check library materials in and out to students and staff.
• Check and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection.
• Shelve returned books, materials and audio-visual equipment.
• Reserve books for students and staff.
• Keep library records.
• Maintain record of overdue materials and send overdue notices to students and teachers.
• Clear students of library fines, debts and delinquencies.
• Collect books, materials and money and notify appropriate staff of clearance.
• Compose and type a variety of materials including lists, requisitions, forms, letters, memoranda, overdue notices and other materials.
• Compile bibliographies.
• Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Operate and maintain a variety of office and instructional equipment including a, electronic audio-video equipment, video camera, copier, computer, fax machine and projector.
• Notify appropriate personnel regarding maintenance and repair needs.
• Demonstrate the use of equipment to students and staff.
• Inspect library and media materials.
• Pull and route materials in need of mending, binding or discarding.
• Assess need for replacement or repair.
• Perform minor repairs to damaged books and library materials.
• Prepare related reports.
• Inventory library books, materials and audio-visual equipment.
• Monitor assigned library budgets and track the status of materials ordered.
• Communicate with library media staff, administrators, teachers, parents and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues.
• Train and provide work direction to student assistances and volunteers as assigned.
• Attend a variety of meetings, conferences and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Conduct book fairs and special library events.
• Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned.

Benefits

• Contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year.
• Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more.
• CalPERS Retirement program.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED