Library Resource Technician I/II - Extra-Help Library Resource Technician I/II

Full Job Description

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $21.72 - $23.38 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operates the library circulation desk.
  
• Discharges books, periodicals, videos, and other library materials.
  
• Processes requests for books, or other materials through the Interlibrary Loan system.
  
• Explains library rules and procedures.
  
• Issues library cards.
  
• Processes returned books.
  
• Searches for lost or misplaced materials.
  
• Assists with special projects or programs.
  
• Maintains records of materials overdue.
  
• Collects fines or fees.
  
• Presents programming, story times, tours, and outreach events.
  
• Assists patrons in locating materials and instructs patrons in the use of library materials, on-line and card catalogs, Internet and other on-line resources and reference materials.
  
• Evaluates the collections and makes recommendations on replacement.
  
• Prepares material for repair of binding.
  
• Plans and promotes special activities and weekly programs such as story time and the summer reading program.
  
• Identifies problems and may take action to correct or refer to superior as needed.
  
• Maintains statistics of daily circulation or other records.
  
• Creates and assembles visual aids; may train and/or direct the work of extra-help or work program participants.
  
• Utilizes the computer to catalog library materials and maintain the community services information file.
  
• Performs copy cataloging of fiction and new editions of books.
  
• Indexes and maintains special collections including telephone books and documents.

Requirements

Library Resource Technician I
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience performing technical and clerical work in a Library equivalent to that of a Library Assistant in Merced County.

OR

Three (3) years of responsible clerical experience, which included library clerical and computer applications for library services. (General college course-work may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis)

Library Resource Technician II
Experience:
One (1) year of experience equivalent to that of a Library Resource Technician I in Merced County.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.

Qualifications

• Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person in writing, and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Assist patrons in the use of library facilities.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
  
• Respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing.
  
• Frequently lift and move with help, objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
  
• Occasionally lift and move with help, objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  
• Constant good overall vision and reading and close-up work.
  
• Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination.
  
• Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision.
  
• Normal dexterity with frequent writing.
  
• Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person.
  
• Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact.
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Modern library/system organization and its objectives, procedures, techniques and services.
  
• Library terminology and standard library practices and techniques.
  
• Books, sources, bibliographies, reference materials and classification systems.
  
• Computer and on-line applications for library services.
  
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  
• Filing methods and procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of library clerical work associated with the circulation of library materials.
  
• Maintain and update a computerized databases
  
• Develop library collections.
  
• Catalog and classify materials.
  
• Use and maintain on-line cataloging and automated library systems
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with patrons and staff.
  
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.