Library Technician - Pasadena, United States - City of Pasadena, CA

City of Pasadena, CA

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Pasadena, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Essential Functions:

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Provides customer service to patrons in person, over the phone, or virtually to answer questions, locate information and educate the public in uses of library resources; refers questions to a Librarian when appropriate.
Leads as well as assists Librarians with various programs including library visits, local history projects, "offsite" literacy programs and outreach, assembling materials/equipment for programming and setup for library events.
Represents the library in meetings with other public agencies, community groups and the public and speaks before groups on library programs and services; may act as liaison with various organizations and vendors.
In a lead capacity, provides work guidance and direction and participates in the work of other library staff; participates in scheduling, assigning and monitoring work of other employees for completeness, accuracy and conformance with City/departmental standards; provides input to supervisor on employee work performance and behaviors.
Performs circulationrelated tasks including checkin and checkout of materials; answers/researches reference inquiries; explains library policies and procedures to patrons; processes overdue library materials and phone renewals; issues receipts for payment of damaged or lost books and materials.
Maintains facility staffing and programming schedules; secures appropriate resources as needed.
Contributes to collection development by weeding outdated materials and providing input on patron needs.
Handles facility maintenance and library equipment, issues and monitors security concerns; troubleshoots problems with patrons; maintains library inventory and supplies.
May be responsible for opening and closing a library facility and for securing the facility, its contents and premises following established procedures.
Keeps abreast of current trends in library science and information technology through various forms of training, reviewing professional literature and participating in professional organizations.
Compiles data and information and develops library activity reports and statistics regarding circulation and reference services.
May be responsible for creating, maintaining and monitoring hourly, daily, weekly and monthly staff schedules for the department.
Acts in the absence of a Librarian, as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines:

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
- **Customer Focus**:

Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.

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Professional Integrity & Ethics:

Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.

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Adaptability:

Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited twoyear college with an Associate of Arts degree and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in performing paraprofessional duties in a public library; or two years of experience in the City of Pasadena Public Library in the class of Library Assistant.
Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a degree in library sciences, liberal arts, social sciences, education, or a related field is preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS

VACANCY INFORMATION

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.

Some positions may be required to work nights and weekends.