TECHNICIAN, LIBRARY

Denver Public Schools • Denver, CO

43d

About The Position

Day to day execution: performs hands-on tasks applying proven industry standards and techniques, while adherence to policies, procedures, or guidelines in the area of responsibility. Installs, tests, analyzes, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, related equipment in order to support short-term operations and minimize downtime. Vision & Strategy / Operational & Organizational Documentation: performs data entry and verification, keeps accurate files/records, creates detailed reports, using various existing systems for accurate, timely, and compliant records. Operational & Organizational Customer Service: receives, understands, and disseminates information in subject matter to appropriate stakeholders. Diagnoses problems and aids in resolving technical issues and escalates appropriately to ensure a positive experience. Community & Equity / People & Culture Continuous improvement: contributes to identifying process inefficiencies and proposes solutions, identifies opportunities through external research on trends in resources, programs, and services and internal research with stakeholders, and supports improvement efforts in order to support long-term operations and minimize downtime. Personal & Values

Requirements

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and repetitive data entry into a computer system along with data verification of coded or un-coded data from documents or other sources.
• Collect designated forms, data, and documents, and enters data from these forms into a designated desktop, mid-range or main frame computer system.
• Perform editing and maintenance of databases, including the maintenance of accurate and current data records.
• Read and review user manuals and receives training, technical direction, and guidance on data processing operations.
• Initiate or respond to inquiries from staff, schools, and management.
• Collect and compile information and data for reports.
• Compose, type, edit and appropriately distribute correspondence, memos, notices, agendas, reports and other materials; checks for accuracy and completeness of materials.
• File relevant paperwork and search files for various data.
• Download and manipulate records from OCLC and other databases for cataloging library books.
• Perform level II cataloging.
• Coordinate the classification, indexing, shelving and circulation of books, periodicals, audio-visual and multi-media information.
• Research and investigate special projects and prepares reports and analysis.
• Coordinate and collaborate with LION team to determine technical solutions for cataloging issues and performing retrospective conversion projects.
• Provide information and training to less-experienced catalogers.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries from District staff and students, referred from Library Tech I staff.
• Check and verify invoices, order and item records.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees