SENIOR LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Yuba County; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuba County Library seeks an engaged individual to provide excellent, responsive library service to patrons and the community. The role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing library programs and projects, and working collaboratively with staff and volunteers.

Evening and weekend shifts are required, with background checks and Live Scan as part of the process. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, along with a willingness

Qualifications

• Provides outreach or library services to the public with demonstrated experience or interest in planning and implementing programs.
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a collaborative team and support staff and volunteers.
• Shows organization, dependability, and the ability to manage programs and responsibilities.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, responsive library service to patrons and the community.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement library programs and projects.
• Lead direction, technical assistance, and support to staff and volunteers.
• Attend and conduct workshops and meetings; work evening and weekend shifts.
• Complete background investigation and live scan as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Planning and coordination

Staff and volunteer support

Adaptability

Education

60 semester or 90 quarter units in a related field

Experience in outreach or library services

Tools

Typing certificate (net 40 wpm)

California Class C driver's license

Job description

The ideal candidate:

• Provides excellent, responsive library service to patrons and the community.
• Demonstrates experience or interest in planning, coordinating, and implementing library programs and projects.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team and contributes to a positive, supportive work environment.
• Provides effective lead direction, technical assistance, and support to staff and volunteers.
• Is organized, dependable, and able to manage assigned programs, projects, and functional responsibilities.
• Demonstrates strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Shows a willingness to learn, adapt to new responsibilities, and develop knowledge of library services and resources.
• Ideally possesses a Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) or is interested in pursuing professional development and certification opportunities.

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications the County reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures:

Education and Experience

MINIMUM:60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college in a field related to the work and some experience providing outreach or library services to the public. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED:In addition to the minimum, media studies or library certification with additional years of progressively responsible library experience or a Master’s Degree in Library Science.

Licenses and Certification

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Typing Certificate: Minimum Net of 40 wpm. Typing Certificate must indicate results from a five (5) minute test with at least the minimum net wpm required.

Special Requirements

• Will be required to work evening and weekend shifts.
• Attend and conduct workshops and meetings.
• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.