Library Technician Elementary/Middle/High: Eligibility Pool (2025-26)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

344d

About The Position

This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Library Technician openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in. The District and SEIU 1021 are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for five(5) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and possession of a certificate of completion as a library technician from a community college program, and a minimum of two years experience working in a library setting.
• One year working with children in a school setting or equivalent youth-related activities.
• Experience in library technical services such as cataloging, processing, location and distribution of materials.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree and three or more years experience working in a library setting.
• Knowledge of computerized library systems and on-line reference sources.
• Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal Classification System and the American Library Association rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students and staff in the circulation of library materials to support the curriculum.
• Assist pupils and staff in locating and using library materials and equipment.
• Assist the library media teacher with the instruction of the students in library skills and research activities.
• Work with teachers, Librarian, or Library Media Teacher to select materials to support curriculum.
• Train, schedule, assign, evaluate and direct the work of assigned library staff, student aides and adult volunteers.
• Provide one-on-one assistance for students with special needs.
• Develop and oversee various reading programs designed to stimulate student interest.
• Assist in organizing and conducting Book Fairs.
• Assume responsibility for the routine operation of the library in the absence of library certificated staff.
• Oversee automated circulation systems and process library resources.
• Help troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to library computerized hardware and software.
• Assist with the research, development and analysis of statistical and operational reports.
• Prepare and maintain forms, database and spreadsheets for library operation.
• Order, process, store, and circulate library materials.
• Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence for library operations.
• Maintain records of acquisitions, withdrawals and inventory.
• Analyze and evaluate condition of library materials and make decisions regarding repair.
• Bill and follow-up on lost and/or overdue materials.
• Provide clerical assistance to the school Librarian/Library Media Teacher.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED