Library Technician I - 2024-2025 School Year, Plainfield Elementary School #25-11

Job Summary

Job Summary

Performs a variety of clerical and technical library duties in a school library. Requires specialized knowledge of basic library methods, practices and terminology including use of library card catalog and basic reference sources.

Must understand the Dewey Decimal System of classification and the American Library Association rules for filing catalog cards. Must be familiar with automated carding systems and records.

Requires sufficient communication skills in order to influence students reading habits and to interact with staff and teachers on administration of library programs.

Must be able to organize and prioritize projects. High School diploma plus post high school library science curriculum or equivalent required. Minimum of three years of experience in a library or instructional setting required. Bilingual in English/Spanish desired.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Cover Letter, Edjoin Application, Letters of Reference, Resume. Education and Experience:

High School diploma plus post high school library science curriculum or equivalent required. Minimum of three years of experience in a library or instructional setting required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the first level in a library support career ladder.

Incumbents at this level may support a Librarian or equivalent teacher and usually are assigned to an elementary or middle school. Advancement to the second level requires formal training sufficient to support higher levels of periodical and other research and instructional support. Knowledge and Skills:

Requires specialized knowledge of basic library methods, practices and terminology including use of library card catalog and basic reference sources.

Must understand the Dewey Decimal System of classification and the American Library Association rules for filing catalog cards. Must be familiar with automated carding systems and records.

Requires sufficient communication skills in order to influence students reading habits and to interact with staff and teachers on administration of library programs.

Must be able to organize and prioritize projects.

Comments and Other Information

The Board of Trustees is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. EOE Visit our website at www.wjusd.org for information about our schools and community.

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