Library Media Technician

Oxnard School District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxnard School District is seeking a Library Media Technician for a five-hour day, 190 days per year. The role involves managing a media center, assisting students, and handling circulation, cataloging, and inventory tasks.

Responsibilities include teaching students library skills, using a Dewey Decimal system, and coordinating with teachers to provide textbooks and resources. Graduation from high school and library experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of library experience or related cataloging/processing work.
• Dual Certification recruitment noted; open to eligible candidates with promotions process.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily operations of the media center and schedule use.
• Assist students with locating materials and developing library skills.
• Check materials in/out using electronic scanning and tracking software.
• Catalog and classify materials using the Dewey Decimal system.
• Maintain records of inventory, circulation, and budget materials within limits.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide textbooks and resources.
• Maintain orderly library environment and monitor student behavior.

Skills

Library operations

Cataloging

Materials processing

Reference services

Student assistance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dewey Decimal system

Library tracking software

Electronic scanning system

Job description

Current Vacancy

1 - Library Media Technician position, 5.0 hours per day, 190 workdays per year

This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill any future vacancies for up to one year.

Under the direction of the Principal or other school site administrator, plans, coordinates and provides library media services in a media center style library; organizes and performs a variety of technical and clerical duties related to the acquisition, circulation and recovery of library books, textbooks, audio-visual materials and equipment, and other instructional and/or media materials; maintains a variety of records and files related to library operations and inventory; and performs a variety of technical duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

• Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operations of media center style library; develops schedules for library use;
• Maintains library in a clean and orderly state;
• Provides assistance to students in locating materials, conducting research, and developing library skills;
• Selects stories at appropriate age and reading level for students; reads and discusses stories with students;
• Checks materials in and out using electronic scanning system and library tracking software;
• Receives, inspects, and re-shelves books and media materials;
• Mends or repairs books and instructional materials as needed; arranges for repair of audio-visual equipment as required;
• Catalogs and classifies materials using the Dewey Decimal system;
• Maintains financial records related to lost and damaged books and provides related information to students and parents as necessary;
• Orders library and media materials including books, magazines, and other instructional materials within budget limitations;
• Communicates with a variety of District personnel, publishers, vendors and other schools in order to obtain information, verify deliveries, and order and exchange materials;
• Orders, processes, numbers and distributes new textbooks and supplementary instructional materials; collects textbooks and materials from students at year-end;
• Conducts inventories and prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to the inventory and distribution of library/media materials and textbooks;
• Monitors and maintains acceptable student behavior in the library setting;
• Work directly with the classroom teachers providing textbooks, teacher materials, catalogs, and library access.

Other Related Duties

• May perform a variety of general clerical duties including typing, filing and duplications;
• May collect fines for overdue materials;
• May direct students in the operation of computers;
• Trains and provides work direction to student aides as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalency.

Experience:

One year of library experience or experience in a closely related field including cataloging, materials processing, and reference work. Some experience working with students is desirable. This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

The Oxnard School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Scott Carroll, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, [phone], [e-mail]