Santa Barbara Unified School District is hiring: Library Technician at Santa Bar

Library Technician at Santa Barbara High School

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Salary Schedule Range: 30
Hours per day, months per year: 8 hours, 11 months

Title: Library Technician

Purpose Of Position
Under the direction of a site administrator and certificated teacher/librarian, the library technician provides technical and clerical support to enable the teacher/librarian to focus on the instructional program and ensure that all students, teachers and administrators have access to a fully-staffed library through the school day.

Employment Status
Full-time (FLSA Non-exempt)

Reports To
An assigned supervisor.

Location
Santa Barbara High School

Essential Functions

• Oversees the general operation of the school library facility including the circulation, shelving, processing, repair, and inventory of all library resources.
• Assists with ordering books and other resources.
• Performs clerical duties including the generation and distribution of notices for overdue/lost items, correspondence, preparation of periodic statistical reports, and electronic and monetary record keeping of patrons and resources.
• Provides assistance to students and staff in the use of the library, automated circulation system, and print, media, and digital resources and equipment.
• Assists with instructional activities in the library; provides individual assistance to students.
• Provides work direction for student workers and volunteers.
• Monitors student behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Assists with facilitation of reading incentive and comprehension programs for students by recommending appropriate library books and resources, planning promotional activities, and read alouds.
• Maintains an orderly, visually appealing, and clean environment.
• When assigned to an elementary school, collaborates with the District librarian and Elementary Lead Library Technician on projects or initiatives and attends monthly meetings, as required.
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Other Functions

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of library practices, procedures and terminology, preferably in a K12 public education setting.
• Knowledge of computer systems, databases, and other sources of digital media.
• Knowledge of contemporary office procedures, including telephone and email etiquette, and proper English grammar and spelling.
• Ability to manage and maintain the library collection.
• Ability to relate positively to and maintain cooperative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to assist classroom teachers and students with special projects and use of the library.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to monitor and maintain appropriate student behavior in the library.
• Ability to maintain current and accurate records and prepare usage statistical reports.
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to the library.
• Ability to plan, organize, and complete work within designated schedules and timelines.
• Ability to cope with high-volume periods and stress with accuracy, speed, and tact.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience working in a library or media center environment with children, teens or other youth-related activities.

Additional Requirements

• Successful passage of written or performance assessment.
• This position is eligible for Language Services premium pay

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; standing or sitting for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, or reaching above the shoulders to retrieve or store materials.