McFARLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE:  LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

 BASIC FUNCTION:

 Under the direction of an assigned Principal, perform a variety of technical library duties in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of textbooks, library books and curriculum materials; assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment.

 REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform a variety of technical library duties in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of textbooks, library books and curriculum materials; process new books, periodicals and instructional materials; oversee the cataloguing of books and curriculum materials.

Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information to students and teachers; assist students in researching print and software materials for classroom use; instruct students in proper methods of utilizing the library and reference materials; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.

Circulate library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using an assigned computerized system; shelve returned books and materials; repair damaged books; send overdue list to classrooms; calculate and collect student late fees as required.

Process and receive library materials, equipment and textbook orders; prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare labels; affix identification and bar-code labels to materials; input related information into assigned computer system; manage the Follett catalog as assigned.

 Perform a variety of activities in support of the Reading Counts program as assigned; order quizzes and prizes; label Reading Counts library books; assist program students; maintain related data.

 Communicate with students, personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to library activities, inventory, instructional materials and assigned duties.

 Participate in the selection of textbooks, library books, curriculum materials and other library supplies; prepare purchase requisitions and submit for approval; contact vendors to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to orders; monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels.

 Input a variety of data into an assigned computer systems; establish and maintain automated records and files; initiate queries, manipulate data and generate a variety of computerized lists and reports; assure accuracy and completeness of input and output data.

 Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a copier, typewriter, computer and assigned software; arrange for equipment repairs as needed.

 Perform various clerical duties related to assigned activities such as compiling and duplicating materials, preparing lists and correspondence, answering telephone calls and processing forms and applications.

 Maintain the library in a clean and orderly manner.

 OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Functions, operations and maintenance of a school library.

Library practices, procedures, reference materials, resources and terminology.

Operation of a computer and data entry and retrieval techniques.

Library cataloging and classification.

Filing, indexing and inventory procedures.

Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of technical library duties in the selection, acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books and instructional materials.

Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment.

Learn curriculum, reading levels and appropriate reference materials.

Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition.

Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.

Process and shelve library materials.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed.

Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Complete work with many interruptions.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and two years of library experience.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

 ENVIRONMENT:

Library environment.

Constant interruptions.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student behavior.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately heavy objects.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to shelve and retrieve books.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to shelve and retrieve books.

Climbing stepladders to shelve and retrieve materials.