Library Technician

Los Angeles Unified School District

4d • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Library Technicians. A Library Technician provides assistance to students and teachers in a school library media center and performs clerical and computer-related duties to support library functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of 48 semester units or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university OR Possession of an associate or higher degree, from a recognized college or university OR Receipt of a passing score on the District Proficiency Test AND Instructional Assistance Test.
• Six months of clerical or library experience, including use of a computerized library system is preferable.

Nice To Haves

• Detail-oriented and organized individual with a familiarity in library operations and a commitment to supporting student learning.
• Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping procedures, library terminology, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office and web browsing tools.
• Strong written communication skills and a solid command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Adept at building positive, cooperative relationships with students, faculty, parents, and administrators.
• Eager to learn and apply the District's book ordering procedures, the Dewey Decimal Classification System, and inventory management practices, including maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
• Ability to file and organize materials in both alphabetical and numerical order.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and contribute to a welcoming and well-maintained library environment.
• Comfort with computers and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the overall school library functions by maintaining catalogs, lists, and records in the District’s centralized computerized library system; processing, circulating, and shelving books and various learning materials; stamping, labeling, mending, and cleaning library books and other learning resources; and performing regular inventories.
• Providing guidance and assistance to students in the selection of books and in using other library resources.
• Adding library copies into a database utilizing the District’s central computerized library system and generating related reports including statistics reports and patron data.
• Providing assistance to teachers in the instruction of information retrieval skills using the District’s centralized computerized library system.
• Presenting educational information to students under the supervision of the librarian or a qualified classroom teacher.
• Providing assistance to students in accessing research materials to support units of study.
• Assisting parents with accessing library services for students.
• Assisting visiting certificated teachers in the supervision of students visiting the library media center and reviewing the work of student helpers or service students.
• Assisting the Teacher Librarian or Coordinating Field Librarian in the selection and ordering of library materials.
• Helping maintain an orderly and functional room environment conducive to learning.
• May assist in coordinating events such as book fairs and planning activities that encourage and motivate students to read.
• May read-aloud and provide book talks to groups of students.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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