Library Technician - La Escuelita Elementary (2025-26)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of a Librarian, Media Center Teacher, or other certificated staff assigned to supervise a school library, or a site administrator in a large secondary school, perform specialized library clerical and technical tasks related to the acquisition, processing, circulation, cataloging, maintenance, disposition, and record keeping for library media materials.

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 or an Associate's degree and three (3) or more years experience working in a library setting.
One (1) 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, and development of bibliographies
Valid California Driver's License
Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance
Computerized library systems and on-line reference sources
Operations and organization of a school library
Library processes relating to the acquisition and circulation of materials
Dewey Decimal Classification System and the American Library Association rules for filing catalog cards
Library terminology and standard practices
Standard library reference sources
Record keeping techniques
Oral and written communication skills
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program
Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students
Computer software, hardware, and related technology
Perform a variety of library duties relating to the ordering, processing and maintenance of print and non-print library materials
Troubleshoot computerized library systems
Assist pupils and staff in locating and using library materials and equipment, including electronic information retrieval systems
Assist library certificated staff with instruction of pupils in library skills and research activities
Manage and maintain the library collection, making independent decisions, and working with minimal supervision
Maintain confidentiality of school-related information
Maintain current and accurate records and prepare usage statistics
Assist in training and providing work direction to student aides
Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, typing and maintaining simple records.
Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Operate a variety of office and library equipment including typewriter, computer, microfiche reader/printer, calculator, glue gun and duplicating equipment
Meet schedules and timelines
Maintain complex files and records, and prepare reports
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Exercise judgment and assume responsibility
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, staff, parents, community members, volunteers and vendors
Work cooperatively with others
Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to students and staff in the circulation of library materials to support the curriculum; including the on-line catalog and other electronic and print resources.
Assist pupils and staff in locating and using library materials and equipment, including electronic information retrieval systems.
Assist the library media teacher with the instruction of the students in library skills and research activities in groups and individually.
Work with teachers, Librarian, or Library Media Teacher to select materials to support curriculum depending on age and grade level of students.
Train, schedule, assign, evaluate and direct the work of assigned library staff, student aides and adult volunteers under the direction of the library media teacher.
Provide one-on-one assistance for students with special needs.
Provide reading guidance to students and staff.
Develop and oversee various reading programs designed to stimulate student interest, ability and motivation in reading, including story time, book talks or reading clubs.
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 and other library equipment.
Assist with the research, development and analysis of statistical and operational reports and surveys for library operational needs.
Prepare and maintain forms, database and spreadsheets for library operation and instructional use.
Schedule facilities such as media workroom, TV studio and production lab.
Order, process, store, and circulate library materials, multimedia materials, and computer technology materials and equipment used in school libraries.
Understand and be familiar with library collections.
Prepare and process purchase orders for library books, publications, catalog cards, and other library materials and supplies.
Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence for library operations; maintain records of expenditures for library materials, lost or damaged materials, and textbooks.
Maintain records of acquisitions, withdrawals and inventory.
Assist in conducting yearly inventory of holdings.
Analyze and evaluate condition of library materials and makes decisions regarding repair, rebinding and/or recommending replacement; mend and repair minor book and non-book materials; dispose of damaged or outdated materials according to established procedures.
Bill and follow-up on lost and/or overdue materials; send notices, collect fines/money and prepares appropriate receipts and financial records; generate and distribute student overdue circulation notices for library materials; contact parents regarding lost or damaged books as needed.
Maintain and operate library office equipment.
Provide clerical assistance to the school Librarian/Library Media Teacher by typing, word processing, filing, duplicating library materials, and performing other related duties.
Maintain budgetary records of library expenditures.
Seek professional growth, including ongoing familiarity with library standards and ethics, advances in library services, curriculum standards, library materials, library techniques, and technological advances through professional associations and other means.
Perform related duties as assigned.