Library Technician (0.5 Fte) - Metwest High School (2024-25)

Job Summary

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: Under general direction of a Librarian, Media Center Teacher, or other certificated staff assigned to supervise a school library, or a site administrator in a large secondary school, perform specialized library clerical and technical tasks related to the acquisition, processing, circulation, cataloging, maintenance, disposition, and record keeping for library media materials.

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Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to: a High School Diploma or equivalent, and possession of a certificate of completion as a library technician from a community college program, and a minimum of two years experience working in a library setting or an Associate's degree and three (3) or more years experience working in a library setting.

One (1) year working with children in a school setting or equivalent youth-related activities Experience in library technical services such as cataloging, processing, location and distribution of materials, and development of bibliographies LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver's License Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Computerized library systems and on-line reference sources Operations and organization of a school library Library processes relating to the acquisition and circulation of materials Dewey Decimal Classification System and the American Library Association rules for filing catalog cards Library terminology and standard practices Standard library reference sources Record keeping techniques Oral and written communication skills Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Modern office practices, procedures and equipment Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students Computer software, hardware, and related technology

Comments and Other Information

OUSD is looking for dedicated teachers and classroom support staff who can help us create a Full Service Community District where Every Student Thrives! Please learn more about our events and information sessions here: www.ousd.org/careers NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Please plan to attend our next hiring event!

Candidates RSVP/register here: tinyurl.com/OUSDCareers Our next event will take place on March 1st at the Oakland High School Multi-Purpose Room from 4:00pm - 5:30pm. You can register for the event here: https://forms.gle/ZaLnqh8CwxRjiW879 The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

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