HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: LIBRARY MEDIA TECHNICIAN BASIC FUNCTION: Under limited administrative supervision of a principal and technical supervision of the District Librarian, perform technical library media center functions at an assigned school site; oversee circulation activities; organize, distribute and store library and audio-visual materials; provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers; select and purchase library materials; conduct library orientations. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform technical library media center functions at an assigned school site; participate in circulation activities; organize, distribute and store library and audio-visual materials. Provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers; conduct library orientations; schedule and coordinate library activities; promote student use of the library for research and reading pleasure. Assist students in researching materials for classroom use; assist students in locating and selecting materials; instruct students in proper methods of utilizing the library and reference materials; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library. After consultation with faculty, select and requisition library materials; research and preview new materials; compile lists of potential purchases; type requisitions for the purchase of books, magazines and other materials; obtain authorized signatures; receive, process and distribute library materials. Input, process and receive library materials; prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare labels; affix identification labels to materials; input related information into assigned computer database. Oversee and participate in circulation activities; check library materials in and out to students and staff; check and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection; shelve returned books, materials and audio-visual equipment; reserve books for students and staff; keep library records. Maintain record of overdue materials and send overdue notices to students and teachers; clear students of library fines, debts and delinquencies; collect books, materials and money and notify appropriate staff of clearance. Compose and type a variety of materials including lists, requisitions, forms, letters, memoranda, overdue notices and other materials; compile bibliographies. Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition. Operate and maintain a variety of office and instructional equipment including a typewriter, VCR, video camera, copier, computer, fax machine and projector; notify appropriate personnel regarding maintenance and repair needs; demonstrate the use of equipment to students and staff. Inspect library and media materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding or discarding; assess need for replacement or repair; perform minor repairs to damaged books and library materials; prepare related reports. Inventory library books, materials and audio-visual equipment. Monitor assigned library budgets and track the status of materials ordered. Communicate with library media staff, administrators, teachers and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues. Train and provide work direction to student assistances and volunteers as assigned. OTHER DUTIES: Attend a variety of meetings, conferences and in-service trainings as assigned; conduct book fairs and special library events. Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Library practices, procedures and terminology. Functions, operations and maintenance of school libraries. Library reference materials and sources. Dewey Decimal system of classification. Filing, indexing and inventory procedures. Principles of training and providing work direction. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Basic financial and statistical record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Research methods and report preparation techniques. Operation of a variety of library media center equipment. Operation of a computer and assigned software. ABILITY TO: Perform a variety of technical and specialized duties related to a school site library. Assist staff and others in locating and utilizing library materials, audio-visual equipment and materials. Perform circulation activities. Interpret, apply and explain applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Process a variety of library materials. Conduct orientation tours. Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition. Train and provide work direction to others. Operate a variety of library media center equipment. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Monitor and maintain assigned budgets. Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating materials and typing. Type or input data at 40 words per minute from clear copy. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Complete work with many interruptions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Maintain records and prepare reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of formal or informal library experience. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Library environment. Constant interruptions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student behavior. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately heavy books and library carts. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.