School Library/Media Technician

Anaheim Union High School District•Anaheim, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a principal or an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of technical and specialized library media center functions; oversee and participate in circulation activities; provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers. The District offers award-winning schools and is located in a community with world-famous attractions. Health benefits include 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, or equivalent.
Two years of varied technical or clerical experience in a library setting, including some experience working with school age students.
College-level coursework in library science or a related field may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.
Knowledge of library methods, equipment, procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of appropriate selections and reading levels of students.
Knowledge of library classification systems.
Knowledge of location of materials in the library.
Knowledge of basic math.
Knowledge of operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer.
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to perform a variety of technical and specialized library media center functions.
Ability to provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers.
Ability to process and prepare library materials for classifying, cataloguing and storage.
Ability to make routine math calculations.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to complete work with many interruptions.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate a variety of office and library equipment including a computer.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed.

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree with coursework in library science or a related field is preferred.
A Library Technician's Certificate from an accredited college is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of technical library support duties involved with the selection, acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books, and materials.
Process and prepare library materials for classifying, cataloging and storage; prepare and maintain a variety of information and data storage and filing systems including circulation and instructional materials.
Provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers; instruct and aid students in the use of various library equipment; assist students in the use of computer indexes; answer reference and directional questions.
Assist in the instruction of library skills and in the use and care of instructional media and equipment; tutor students in the use of computer hardware and software.
Oversee and participate in circulation activities; check and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection; evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials.
Perform general clerical work such as typing, duplicating, entering information into a computer and maintaining various files and records; compile, prepare and type correspondence, lists, reports, records and a variety of other materials including a library calendar and appointment schedule.
Assist with the evaluation and maintenance of library materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding or discarding; assess need for replacement or repair; mend and repair materials.
Contact students with overdue library materials; prepare charge slips, and receive library fees; count and record cash received.
Receive, input and process new library materials, audio visual equipment and textbook orders; compile lists of potential purchases; type purchase requisitions; monitor assigned library budgets; verify orders and prepare materials for circulation; attach proper labels and input into computer system.
Maintain library media center files and records, including card catalogs and inventory control records; compile lists of overdue books, instructional aids and audio visual materials.
Operate and maintain a variety of office and library equipment including a copier, computer, bar scanner, fax machine, VCR, television and laminator; communicate with District and vendors regarding equipment repairs.
Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain the library media center in a safe, clean and orderly condition; assist in maintaining appropriate student behavior in the library.
Attend a variety of meetings, workshops and conferences related to assigned activities.
Train and provide work direction to student assistants.
Select and read books aloud to students to promote interest in reading.
Perform related duties as assigned.