Library Technician (21-122) at Jurupa Unified
About the Employer
At Jurupa Unified School District, we believe that with a positive mindset, every child can succeed. Our schools and programs are founded on proven educational strategies, supported by the latest research in neuroscience and are designed to promote the personal and academic growth of all students. We empower each child to unlock their potential to achieve in school, career, and life—wherever it takes them. We call this learning without limits. Learning without limits means our district provides an array of opportunities for each child. Our wide-ranging programs offered in and out of the classroom support and engage students from early childhood through high school. Students cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, develop resiliency, and are challenged to think creatively —essential qualities for personal development, academic growth, and an individual's sense of achievement at every level. Our approach is grounded in research and science but would not be possible without the dedication, commitment, and resolve of our compassionate team of educators and staff. Jurupa Unified School District encourages students to grow personally, achieve academically, and unlock their full potential as scholars and people, believing that with a positive mindset, every child can succeed.
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Jurupa Unified School District
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under direction to perform responsible clerical and para-professional library work connected with the receipt, processing and circulation of library books, periodicals, audio-visual materials and other related materials; to provide library and audio-visual information, assistance and guidance for staff members and secondary students at the District Instructional Media Center or a secondary school library; to maintain library records and materials; and to do related work as required. Individuals in this class perform a variety of tasks relating to library and audio-visual services. Work is done frequently without immediate supervision. Responsibility and judgment of the highest order is essential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Assists students, teachers and administrators in their use of the library or media center.
· Types book lists, cards, memos.
· Checks and shelves books.
· Trains and supervises student helpers.
· Prepares library displays.
· Makes written and oral presentations to groups and classes.
· Prepares index and location devices to provide ready access to library materials.
· Performs descriptive cataloging of library and other media materials.
· Recommends library books and audio-visual materials for acquisition.
· Maintains card catalog.
· Compiles and types bibliographies.
· Assists in keeping the library clean and orderly.
· Studies new reference material acquired by the library.
· Searches card catalogs and other indexes and bibliographies for material.
· Prepares new materials for circulation.
· Charges books in and out at the circulation desk.
· Processes new books.
· Maintains discipline in the library.
· Prepares vocational and pamphlet materials for the files.
· Locates books available in other libraries and obtains them on inter-library loan.
· Does library research and reference work as requested.
· Prepares and types correspondence, lists, reports and records.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
· Performs other related work as required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Standard and acceptable library terminology, practices, and procedures, and the Dewey Decimal System;
Standard library reference sources, books and other library materials;
Alphabetizing and filing methods, record-keeping and report writing;
English, grammar, spelling and vocabulary;
Basic computer operation.
Personnel Services (over)
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (continued)
Ability to:
Perform accurate classifying and cataloging of books and audio-visual materials;
Perform difficult clerical work with speed and accuracy;
Maintain an effective and efficient library filing and records operations;
Supervise the work of others;
Maintain discipline in a school library;
Work with a minimum of supervision.
Read and comprehend handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various equipment and machines;
Communicate effectively;
Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk;
Sit for sustained periods of time;
Climb steps and ladders;
Lift and carry or otherwise move up to 40 pounds, including the ability to push and pull carts loaded with books;
Concentrate on current task in spite of distractions in an active, busy environment;
Demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and other office equipment in a safe and efficient manner;
Efficiently and effectively operate office machines and audio-visual equipment in a safe and effective manner;
Maintain regular, steady attendance.
Skills:
Typing: 40 words per minute
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible clerical and/or library experience. Some school library experience is desirable.
Education:
Graduation from high school supplemented by college level courses in library and media science. Prefer either a certificate for Library Clerk or a certificate for Library Assistant.
Personal Qualities:
Maturity, pleasant and friendly demeanor, willingness and ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
Personnel Services
June 30, 2000
Requirements / Qualifications
PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR STARTING WORK IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED.
IMPORTANT: Please look for "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB". This section will have documents that must be completed and uploaded to your application. Before you start the application process you must open the documents listed, complete them and save them to the desktop. You will be prompted to upload the documents listed when completing your application.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions
- Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma or GED)
Requirements / Qualifications
PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR STARTING WORK IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED.
IMPORTANT: Please look for "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB". This section will have documents that must be completed and uploaded to your application. Before you start the application process you must open the documents listed, complete them and save them to the desktop. You will be prompted to upload the documents listed when completing your application.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions
- Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma or GED)
Comments and Other Information
Testing Notice: All applicants that will be testing are required to wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose, if not fully vaccinated and complete a self-assessment for possible symptoms of COVID-19 prior to arriving to the testing location.
Self-Assessment
1. Do you have a fever (or a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit)?
2. Do you have a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition?
3. Do you have shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
4. Do you have a sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
5. Do you have muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity (such as physical exercise)?
6. Have you been in close contact with another person with a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days? (Close contact is currently defined by the CDC as having been within 6 feet or fewer for 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period.)
7. Have you been instructed to self-quarantine by a doctor or another health provider or authority in the past 14 days?
If any of the answers to the self-assessment are “yes”, do not report to the testing location and contact Human Resources for an alternative testing date.
Comments and Other Information
Testing Notice: All applicants that will be testing are required to wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose, if not fully vaccinated and complete a self-assessment for possible symptoms of COVID-19 prior to arriving to the testing location.
Self-Assessment
1. Do you have a fever (or a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit)?
2. Do you have a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition?
3. Do you have shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
4. Do you have a sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
5. Do you have muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity (such as physical exercise)?
6. Have you been in close contact with another person with a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days? (Close contact is currently defined by the CDC as having been within 6 feet or fewer for 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period.)
7. Have you been instructed to self-quarantine by a doctor or another health provider or authority in the past 14 days?
If any of the answers to the self-assessment are “yes”, do not report to the testing location and contact Human Resources for an alternative testing date.
Application Deadline
12/1/2021 2:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/17/2021
Contact
Mercedes Estrada
951-360-4124
951-360-4124
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$3,351 per month, starting salary
Length of Work Year
Twelve Month Work Year (8 hours per day)
Employment Type
Full Time
WRITTEN TEST
Friday, December 3, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., SHARP. Education Center, Board Room, 4850 Pedley Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509. THE TESTING WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY TWO AND ONE HALF (2 1/2) HOURS TO COMPLETE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO REMAIN IN THE TESTING ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE TEST PERIOD. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE OF THE TESTING.
SIGNING BONUS
BONUS PAYOUT TERMS: $200 ON FIRST PAYCHECK; $300 UPON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING PROBATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A VALID STATE OR GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID IN ORDER TO TEST. PLEASE PARK IN THE OVERFLOW PARKING LOT. PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PARK AND CHECK IN WITH THE FRONT DESK PRIOR TO ENTERING THE TESTING ROOM.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL OR REPLY TO EMAILS
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 951-360-4124.