LIBRARY AUTOMATION ASSISTANT

Full-time (1.
0 FTE), 7.
5-hour day, 12 month position Responsible for implementation, integration and daily operations of the library automation systems.
Provide telephone and email support with subscribing districts for library software support.
Compiles statistics for reports.
Facilitates interlibrary loan requests and maintains electronic interlibrary loan and overdue records.
Creates and maintains MARC records for the School Library System and original cataloging for the School Library Systems and districts as needed.
Assists district staff with cataloging standards, classification, database maintenance, and record importing.
Provides library software troubleshooting and support.
Maintains and distributes online database login/passwords annually.
Communicates regularly with vendors and end users.
Provides support to the School Library Coordinator in preparing district budgets.
Completes purchase orders for all districts (online databases, CCD).
Supports the School Library System Coordinator as needed.
Assists in preparing for library workshops and professional learning.
Place, receive, and distribute CCD orders.
Support the purchase, loans and returns of school library system materials.
Performs other reasonable duties as required.
Job Qualifications This is a competitive Civil Service position.
The selected candidate must be among the top three of the Principal Account Clerk Civil Service Certificate of Eligibles List, if not currently holding the title.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and/or one (1) year of experience; OR, Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree and three (3) years of experience; OR Graduation from high school or possession of equivalency diplomas and five (5) years of experience in a library setting with a variety of software programs, circulation and purchasing; OR, Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the above.
Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities: This is a technical position responsible for supporting school library technology.
An employee in this class will provide support related to library automation and related library software.
This includes providing technical expertise for library automation software, creating and editing MARC records, developing tutorials and training materials, facilitating the interlibrary loan process, supporting the loan and return of school library system materials, maintaining necessary statistics, facilitating the database and cooperative collection development (CCD) purchases, preparing for workshops, and providing purchasing and budget support for the department.
The position requires providing support to the School Library Services Coordinator, end-user support, interfacing with vendors, and diagnosing and troubleshooting issues related to library software.
Work is performed under the direct supervisor of the School Library Services Coordinator and/or the Director of Instructional Support Services.
Requires these general skills in addition to information listed under the Job Description of this document: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Good knowledge of software maintenance and troubleshooting Ability to work with the technical jargon and translate that to the library workplace Working knowledge of MARC records (standardized bibliographic library records) Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with districts, library staff, and vendors Ability to handle multiple priorities at once Demonstrates strong abilities with Microsoft and Windows software Organized; versatile; reliable; good judgment; self-starter Ability to lift a minimum of 20-40 lbs.
regularly Salary: Per Support Staff Association contract.
Plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Civil Service Title: LIBRARY AUTOMATION ASSISTANT Job Number: 22 ISS/SLS24