DEFINITION: Under supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in a variety of elementary library work areas; and performs related work as required.
Work Length: 8 Hours per week
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Assists in supervising and monitoring the library reading room
- Receives processes and arranges for shelving or distribution of incoming library books nonprint materials textbooks and periodicals
- Assists in a variety of circulation duties; prepares and updates files or records on overdue library materials fines material reservations lost materials and statistics of loaned materials
- Types letters library cards notices for reserved or overdue materials and material lists
- Answers student questions regarding the use of library facilities
- Assists in supervising and training student assistants in the library
- Schedule audiovisual equipment and materials
- May prepare displays on bulletin boards
- May duplicate laminate and produce instructional materials
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience: Completion of coursework towards a Library Technician Certificate and some experience in a library; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of:
- Library practices
- Working knowledge of general office procedures
- Operation and maintenance of audiovisual equipment
- Supervisory practices
- Books on several broad subject areas
Skill in:
- Library procedures
- Clear and concise communication both orally and in writing
- Supervising student library assistants
- Typing and filing
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Basic math
Ability to:
- Work independently
- Supervise students
- Follow written and oral instructions
- Provide own transportation between school sites
Working Conditions:
Office Environment driving a vehicle to conduct work. With or without accommodations the ability to see and hear to conduct work and speaking to exchange information. Sitting for extended periods of time; reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally or bending at waist to retrieve and store files. Reading writing and operating computer keyboard.
Licenses:
- A valid California drivers license may be required