LIBRARY TECHNICIAN (2264) at Glendale Unified School District
About the Employer
In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools. Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Performs a wide variety of responsible, technical paraprofessional library services for students and staff which include the acquisition, cataloging, processing, circulation, distribution and recovery of library media materials.
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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Performs a wide variety of responsible, technical paraprofessional library services for students and staff, which include the acquisition, cataloging, processing, circulation, distribution and recovery of library media materials.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Library Technician independently performs advanced, or paraprofessional technical library work at a secondary school, which requires a thorough knowledge of basic library practices, and library media.
A Librarian performs a wide variety of professional library work requiring advanced education in library science. This is a certificated classification.
A Library Assistant performs independent paraprofessional library work of an instructional nature at an elementary school site without the immediate supervision of a professional librarian.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is received from an assigned administrator.
Assignments may require the direct or indirect supervision of students, other personnel, or volunteers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Maintains a library of reference and supplementary reading materials for students; creates and maintains display centers of available materials.
Assists faculty and students in locating and selecting appropriate library media for use in the classroom; conducts complex bibliographic and related materials searches.
Provides orientation to students regarding library use, files, and procedures.
Monitors and maintains acceptable student behavior.
Selects, orders, receives, catalogs, and processes books, pamphlets, periodicals, instructional materials, and supplies.
Prepares requisitions, receives shipments, and responds to inquiries regarding materials ordered.
Prepares materials for circulation; cross references materials for card catalogs; maintains shelves and shelf lists for inventory purposes.
Maintains a variety of complex files and records related to library operations such as inventories, shelf lists, card catalogs and lost or overdue books.
Mends and repairs damaged books; selects, prepares and records materials to be repaired or discarded.
Prepares and distributes information related to library operations and collections.
Performs related work as required.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and practices of library science.
Use of standard technical library skills and practices in processing library media.
Types and uses of materials in the collection.
Library terminology and standard library practices, techniques, and record-keeping methods.
Ability to:
Perform technical, complex, and responsible library tasks.
Assist faculty and students in locating and selecting appropriate materials.
Relate to the needs of students, monitor, and maintain acceptable student behavior.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Categorize, organize, store, and inventory a variety of library materials.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Operate a typewriter or personal computer and other standard office machines.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum Requirements:
Two years of experience performing sub-professional library work, processing books and materials.
Desirable Qualifications:
An Associate Arts Degree with major work in library science or a closely related field.
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
05/1980 - Classification established by Personnel Commission
04/1992 - Revision
06/13/2017 - Minor Revision to Employment Standards
Requirements / Qualifications
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive Current Vacancies: The eligibility list from this examination will be used to fill various vacancies at secondary schools in the district. Positions in this classification range from 7 to 8 hours per day, and 10 to 11 months per year, and include full benefits. Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience performing sub-professional library work, processing books and materials. Desirable Qualifications: An Associate Arts Degree with major work in library science or a closely related field. Written and oral proficiency in a second language. NO ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS AVAILABLE THROUGH EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments > Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities.
NO ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS AVAILABLE THROUGH EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments > Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities. Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. Resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination may include a written test, and/or a written project, and will include a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process. Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range. Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.
Requirements / Qualifications
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive Current Vacancies: The eligibility list from this examination will be used to fill various vacancies at secondary schools in the district. Positions in this classification range from 7 to 8 hours per day, and 10 to 11 months per year, and include full benefits. Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience performing sub-professional library work, processing books and materials. Desirable Qualifications: An Associate Arts Degree with major work in library science or a closely related field. Written and oral proficiency in a second language. NO ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS AVAILABLE THROUGH EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments > Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities.
NO ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS AVAILABLE THROUGH EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments > Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities. Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. Resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination may include a written test, and/or a written project, and will include a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process. Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range. Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.
Comments and Other Information
After an offer of employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice, and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Hagop Eulmessekian, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1416, heulmessekian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Comments and Other Information
After an offer of employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice, and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Hagop Eulmessekian, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1416, heulmessekian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Application Deadline
9/22/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/7/2023
Contact
Edwin Momartin
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$20.20 - $28.94 Hourly
Length of Work Year
10 - 11 mos/yr
Employment Type
Full Time