Educational Technician 4, Library Services

Location: Teacher Administrative Center 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131

Reports To: Supervisor of Library Services

Work Schedule / FLSA Status: 12-month / Hourly Non-exempt

Salary Schedule: This position is covered by the Office Personnel negotiated agreement. Compensation and benefits will be administered consistent with the negotiated grade 36F starts at $22.58/hour.

Position Purpose: Support district librarians and Library Services administration through purchasing budget monitoring library supply management library catalog maintenance and school library assistance.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Vendor Communication

• Create purchase orders and requisitions for library book(s) makerspace electronic resources and supply orders.
• Place library orders using multiple vendors online ordering systems.
• Use Excel to maintain records of school library purchases and accurate budget amounts for each library.
• Track budget discrepancies and notify the supervisor of inconsistencies needing further review.
• Request replacement copies of books with guaranteed library bindings.
• Communicate with library vendors regarding accounts and orders.

Catalog Maintenance

• Upload vendor-supplied Machine Readable Catalog (MARC) records into the Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Search Z39.50 bibliographic services to import new MARC records into the ILS.
• Use reports and data to identify catalog maintenance needs.
• Enhance existing MARC records in the ILS
• Change call numbers
• Add International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
• Add copies to bibliographic records
• Add missing cover images

Supply Management

• Distribute requested library supplies to schools.
• Track in stock supplies and reorder as needed.

School Assistance

• Assist with packing/unpacking library materials in schools being renovated relocated closed or newly opened.
• Conduct library inventories at assigned schools.
• Assist with shelving and other routine library functions when a school is experiencing staffing shortages.
• Coordinate and organize author visits for schools; make contact with authors and librarians arrange for lodging transportation meals etc.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment including telephones computers copiers and scanners. This position will require compliance with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Local travel is required occasionally between schools and the office.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:

• Exacting work requiring strict concentration and attention to detail with a minimal error rate.
• Physically demanding work on occasion. Stands bends lifts and moves materials and is active throughout the day.
• Work involves moving books weighing up to 50 lbs and lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 50 lbs using equipment.
• Moderate pressure related to sustained periods of high-volume activity and multiple demands.
• Some fluctuations in temperature (hot cold) may occur in schools/buildings.
• Work is performed in accordance with established procedures.

Interrelations:

• Contact with district personnel customers and vendors.
• Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• For schools and/or departments to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours on each designated workday unless they have approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for the position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous clerical/secretarial experience preferred.
• Previous work experience in a library setting with knowledge and experience in MARC and RDA.
• Strong customer service and phone skills required.
• A working knowledge of OPS procedures and policies principles and practices of the organization is preferred.
• Ability to perform the work within schedules and deadlines assigned and in keeping with department standards and productivity goals.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance required.
• Proper grammar and English usage.
• Demonstrated technology skills with Microsoft Office 365 and other job-related software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality protocol.
• A strong willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills using initiative as required by the technical challenges in this environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stress/pressure to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to perform them independently.
• Demonstrated strong standards of professional ethics and skills pertinent to building positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff administration and the community.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a classified full-time non-exempt position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses certificates and other requirements for the position (e.g. Paraprofessionals obtaining Highly Qualified status etc.) as identified.
• A background check that demonstrates to OPS that the background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine the ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Omaha public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the Talent Services department at .

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