Upland Unified School District LIBRARY/MEDIA TECHNICIAN BASIC FUNCTION Under supervision of the principal, to provide library media services to students and staff; to order, process, shelve, distribute and receive all types of library media; to maintain files and records; and to do related duties as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Acquires and processes library books, textbooks, pamphlets, periodicals and audio-visual stocks (E); Maintains records of budget items and circulation materials (E); Inventories overdue, lost and damaged items, and circulation and distribution materials (E); Aids student and staff in the use of all library materials and media (E); Provide assistance and instruction to students in locating and utilizing resources; reinforce library skills and maintain discipline in the library; supervise students in the library (E); Performs financial transactions (E); Develops and maintains schedules for students and staff for use of library materials and equipment (E); Develops and maintains catalogs of books and audio-visual materials (E); Introduces new materials to staff and students (E); Orders requested materials (E); Requests unavailable materials from other sources (E); Compiles bibliographies of available resources (E); Assists students and staff in locating and selecting materials (E); Researches professional magazines, catalogs and newspapers (E); Maintains library materials and equipment, including books and AV wares in good condition (E); Arranges, stocks, shelves and boxes books and AV materials (E); Trains and supervises student assistants and volunteers (E); Operates standard office machines, including a computer, and other library media (E); Performs clerical support duties such as typing, filing and duplications (E); Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Standard office practices, procedures, techniques and equipment and program use; Library procedures and terminology, including the Dewey Decimal system; Dewey Decimal Classification System and basic library/media reference materials; Circulation, distribution and processing of library books, textbooks and related materials; Audio-visual technical practices, procedures and terminology; Correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation; District accounting procedures; Basic math and record keeping skills; Basic technology skills and usage. Ability to: Operate office machines, AV equipment and computers; Monitor and maintain appropriate student behavior; Maintain records and files using alphabetic and numeric systems; Maintain library in an orderly and safe condition; Lift heavy objects in a safe manner; Plan and organize work; Train and provide work direction to students and volunteers; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Complete work with many interruptions; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, students, administrators and the public; Use interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Exercise independent judgment; Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate of Arts degree in library media technology desired or specialized training in library skills. Experience: Two years experience in a variety of library media services preferred WORKING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR Standing and walking for extended periods of time; Library environment. Physical Abilities: Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; Near and far visual acuity to read books and media materials; Frequent bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling or crouching; Lifting, carrying and shelving books; Reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to shelve and reach books; Hearing and speaking to exchange information; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; Walking and standing for extended periods of time; Sitting for extended periods of time. Mental Abilities: Oral comprehension and expression; Written comprehension; Auditory understanding; Speech recognition. Approved: January 2006 Revised: October 2010