Library Assistant, Upper School

The Harker School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harker School seeks a part-time Library Assistant for the Upper School campus in San Jose, CA. The role starts August 10 and runs Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The successful candidate will support the campus librarian with library operations, displays, and user assistance.

Responsibilities include classroom preparation, circulation, catalog updates, and helping maintain a safe, organized library environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year in a library, school, or bookstore.
• At least 1 year working with groups of children.
• At least 1 year of clerical experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of the library for instruction.
• Create and maintain library displays.
• Use basic library information technologies to assist users in locating materials.
• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior.
• Contact faculty regarding library materials and programs.
• Maintain a neat library by organizing and shelving books; dust and clean equipment.
• Maintain circulation records and inventory; handle lost/damaged/overdue materials.

Skills

Library experience

English communication

Clerical work

Working with children

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Scanner & Copier

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Upper School - San Jose, CA 95129, Position Type: Staff, Salary Range: $24.00 - $30.00 Hourly, The Harker School, a private TK–12 school located in San Jose, CA, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Library Assistant at our Upper School campus. This is an hourly, part-time position beginning August 10. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Position Summary

Taking direction from the campus librarian, the Library Assistant provides a range of library services in a school library setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in effective English with staff, outside firms, etc. in person, by telephone and via email.
• Minimum one-year experience in a library, school, or bookstore
• Minimum one-year experience working with groups of children (school, day camp, park district, etc.)
• Minimum one year of clerical experience
• High School diploma or equivalent (required)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Assist in preparation of the library for instruction.
• Create and maintain library displays.
• Use basic library information and communication technologies to assist library users in locating materials.

Communication

• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior conducive to learning.
• Contact faculty as needed, regarding library materials and programs.

Environment

• Maintain a neat library by organizing chairs, picking up papers, shelving books, and general straightening.
• Dust and clean computers, tables, shelves, lamps, displays and book carts.
• Empty paper recycling containers.
• Maintain an orderly workspace and circulation desk.
• Maintain student supplies, library printers, copy machine and scanner.
• Maintain a library lost and found, delivering unclaimed items to campus lost and found weekly.
• Monitor student use of library resources.
• Participate in campus emergency procedures as instructed by Campus Librarian.

Systems

• Process, shelve, circulate, and repair books and other resources according to library procedure.
• Maintain circulation records, including collecting and accounting for lost, damaged, or overdue materials.
• Maintain and circulate audio-visual equipment to the adult school community.
• Maintain records for Inter-Campus Loans.
• Conduct regular inventories of library resources and maintain appropriate records.
• Generate purchase lists based on librarian-annotated review materials.
• Help enhance online catalog with content notes.
• Deliver and collect library mail.
• Participate in organizing library events as directed by the Campus Librarian.
• Prepare periodic statistical reports.
• Prepare purchase orders under the supervision of the library director or electronic resources librarian.
• Participate in annual or semi-annual library inventories.
• Participate in training as required.
• Update the online classroom calendar

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Commute between campuses, on an as-needed basis, through a reliable means of transportation.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Dependably open and or close the library alone, managing computers, lights, locks, etc.
• Stand on a library stool to retrieve books.
• Hear individuals, groups, telephone and intercom communications, public address announcements, emergency signals, etc.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

• Ability to work with children and young adults
• Ability to job-share with co-workers
• Skilled at using MS Office Word, Excel, and Google Docs
• Familiarity with scanner and copier functions
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and faculty
• Ability to develop positive cooperative relationships with others
• Ability to receive and to give positive feedback and constructive criticism
• Ability to operate library information and communication technologies
• Ability to supervise students in an appropriate manner
• Interest and ability to learn new skills

Working Conditions

• Lift boxes weighing 20 pounds.
• Push a book truck loaded with books.
• Stand up and reach, bend down to shelve, retrieve, and inventory books.

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.

Compensation

Pay for this position is determined according to The Harker School's established pay scale and is based on relevant education and experience, as evaluated by the Human Resources Department. The posted pay range reflects the full pay scale for this position. While the maximum rate is included for transparency, most new hires can expect to fall within the lower to middle portion of the pay scale based on their qualifications and experience.