Library Technician
Job Description
Position Summary
The journey-level class of the series. Incumbent is technically competent in the entire library operations. Incumbent works under the general supervision of the assigned manager/supervisor and the direction of the Lead Library Technician.
For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting click here.Typical Duties
Order and receive books and other library materials and supplies, and track related budgets; maintain inventory of department supplies and prepare requisitions for purchases; prepare financial, statistical and information reports; receive and distribute mail; perform general clerical support duties. Clean and repair print and non-print materials; oversee the receiving and check-in of periodicals; order and maintain periodical subscriptions; oversee inventory of the library collection; pre-catalog materials for review by librarians; search for, edit and retrieve catalog records using bibliographic utility, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), for use in the library's online database; prepare materials for bindery. Check in and charge out materials; register new patrons; collect fines, prepare overdue notices, process holds on patron records and clear patron records; handle inter-library loan transactions; set up and maintain the reserve materials collection; oversee re-shelving of library materials; perform tasks necessary to open and/or close library facilities; resolve patron complaints or refer them to appropriate staff members; establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors/suppliers. Oversee materials and equipment service functions; assist students and faculty in the setup and operation of a variety of media equipment; receive and schedule equipment and media material requests; retrieve recorded programs and distribute to student listening carrels via playback equipment and switch consoles; oversee the ordering, scheduling, receiving, distribution, circulation and return of staff media requests; assist in classification and cataloging of media equipment; and schedule and distribute videotape programs for broadcast and prepare broadcast logs. Assist in interviewing, training and overseeing temporary employees. Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Two years of experience directly related to the duties of the position; OR one year of experience directly related to the duties of the position and a Library and Information Technology Certificate; OR an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Library and Information Technology or equivalent.
*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*
