Library Tech en North Bend School District 13

Title: Library Technician
 
General Purpose: 
 Works with a certified Media Specialist who is responsible for the day-to-day operation necessary to adequately run and maintain a school library.  The library assistant will encourage a love of reading, maintain a safe, welcoming, respectful environment, and work with staff to support student learning.
 
Reports To:     Librarian / Building Administrator
 
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Previous experience in a school or public library desirable
• Strong clerical abilities, particularly the ability to complete accurate, detailed work
• Technology and computer skills
• Experience with office software and databases
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, staff and general public
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions  
• Ability to problem solve and execute more than one task at a time
• Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
• Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

• Organizes and maintains the library for most effective use by students and the staff, including overseeing student traffic and training student assistants (as directed by the teacher librarian).
• Maintain an organized library collection, which includes processing, inventorying, shelving, and repairing materials and resources.
• Circulate library materials, which includes creating overdue notices, preparing reports, managing patron accounts, and assisting staff and students in finding materials.
• Download title records or create a title record for acquired materials, edit records, and maintain catalog under teacher librarian supervision.
• Participates in reading programs for students and possesses the ability for positive interaction with students and staff.
• Schedule the use of library resources and equipment.
• Assist students and staff with access to digital resources such as educational subscriptions, online databases, and e-book collections.
• Participate in in-service programs as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff records and transactions.
• Train and direct the work of volunteers and student assistants in the library.
• Act as a friendly ambassador for the North Bend School District.

 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card as required
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance/FBI Background check
• Pre-employment drug screen (THC screening included)
• Blood borne Pathogen Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training as required
• SafeSchools Training as required

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Salary Range:  $17.66/hr - $21.14/hr
Work Year: 199 days

Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the North Bend School District regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans’ status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual’s juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.