Library Technician

City of Oceanside•Oceanside, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for a part-time, 25 hours per week Library Technician position with the Oceanside Public Library. This position will be assigned to Support Services and will provide service at the Civic Center or Mission Branch Libraries, or other locations as needed. The ideal candidate should be prepared to provide excellent customer service, contribute to interlibrary loan and technical processing work, support co-workers as a frontline lead when needed, and assist in unit and department operations such as maintaining supplies and training new staff. The position will function effectively in a fast-paced, highly fluid working environment, alternating between behind-the-scenes tasks and direct public interaction.

Requirements

Knowledge of order, classification, catalog, reserve, or inter-library loan policies, methods, and procedures used in public libraries.
Knowledge of business English and arithmetic as it relates to the performance of library clerical tasks.
Knowledge of common professional library terminology as it relates to the performance of library clerical tasks.
Knowledge of organization, principles, methods, materials, and practices found in libraries.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
Knowledge of the role of the Integrated Library System and its practical application for efficient library operations, date organization, and record maintenance.
Ability to perform moderately difficult clerical and record keeping tasks.
Ability to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Ability to operate and use modern office equipment including computers and standard business machines.
Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with the public.
Ability to maintain and update accurate records and files.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.
Ability to work independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Nice To Haves

One year of clerical or public contact experience in a library is highly desirable.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability is desirable.
Availability to work some or all Sundays is valuable.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized clerical work in circulation, ordering, and cataloging.
Participate in the daily operation of the interlibrary loan system, including responding to requests from customers and participating libraries, tracking missing or delayed materials, and supporting other interlibrary loan staff.
Provide assistance in the cataloging process and copy cataloging of library materials.
Perform data entry and processing of assigned materials.
Prepare circulation desk for daily operation and staff the circulation desk.
Greet the public, provide directional assistance, and advise patrons on library regulations and procedures.
Register borrowers and issue library cards.
Assist patrons with circulation of library materials, including check out, renewal, and check in.
Assist and provide support for circulation personnel and other staff, including resolving patron problems related to lost materials, holds, missing set parts, renewals, damaged materials, policies, and procedures.
Place stops on patrons’ cards and enter information on patrons’ cards.
Maintain supplies for circulation desks and assist with ordering materials.
Contact patrons regarding mismatched and damaged library materials.
Assist in training assigned personnel and maintain current procedures manual for areas of responsibility.
Prepare reports, correspondence, and other materials.
Shelve materials as necessary.
Serve as line supervisor for public desks in absence of supervisor.
Answer telephones and provide referrals as necessary.
Enable public access to materials by providing simple reference and readers' advisory assistance.
Operate computer imaging and other equipment.