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Position: Library Technician Reports To: High School Principal, Library Media Specialist Position Description: The candidate will assist the library media specialist by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions to support students in the Learning Commons. The candidate will also compile records; sort and shelve books; remove or repair damaged books; and check materials in and out of the circulation process when needed. The Library Assistant will also return materials in the shelving area (stacks) or files. This person will oversee all aspects of the library's current automation system, and lead developments to enhance the librarys web-related activities.

The successful candidate will be able to identify, evaluate, implement, and teach the use of new technologies which facilitate information access and community-driven services. Candidate must be highly proficient in a fast-paced, technologically diverse environment and have strong, demonstrated skills in editing, managing media, and backend technology support for a variety of online platforms. This candidate has a strong ability to interact and work with high school students on a daily basis. The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills are also required. The candidate must also exercise initiative, tact, discretion, and sound judgment. The candidate must work cooperatively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.Major Responsibilities: Open and close the Learning Commons daily. Hours are 7 am to 3 pm daily.Help students and faculty find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audiovisual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources, and provide technical assistance when needed.Manage circulation reports such as overdue book reminders and billing for lost items.Manage the Learning Commons calendar and reserve rooms as requested.Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring students or faculty to librarians for further assistance when necessary.Assist librarian with the implementation and management of diverse digital holdings and resources.Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.Order and process Interlibrary loan requests.Catalog and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.Assist librarian in maintaining, updating and monitoring all web-based services, including digital database and periodical subscriptions, e-books, and reading in-demand devices and accounts.Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.Order and maintain library supplies.Maintain and troubleshoot computer, printer, digital camera, and other technology inventory problems.Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, students and faculty.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Process information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. Interact with computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information. Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and faculty.All other duties as assigned.Hourly rate: $26.28-$36.09Education: A Bachelors degree is required. Additional technology training is preferred.

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