Part Time Library Technician

The City of Anaheim Public Library is seeking Part Time Library Technicians to provide excellent public service in a team oriented library system. We are looking for knowledgeable, positive individuals to assist at public service desks and provide public programming for children, teens and /or adults, and participate in developing relevant and innovative library services. Candidates with programming experience are highly desirable.

Positions assigned to this classification work under the moderate supervision of a full time Librarian.

This is a part time position, typically assigned 20 hours per week with no minimum number of hours guaranteed. Candidates must have evening and weekend availability. This recruitment will fill vacancies throughout the entire Anaheim Public Library system, including the Mobile Library.

The Anaheim Public Library was recognized as the 2021 Library of the Year by Gale and Library Journal. There are ten Library outlets serving the City of Anaheim and surrounding communities. This includes Central Library, six branch libraries, the self-service branch at ARTIC Transportation Center, the Anaheim Heritage Center which houses our local history collections, the Mobile Library that serves the Community Development Block Grant neighborhoods in the city, and STEAM Adventures:
Explorations on Wheels which serves the science technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM) needs of the Anaheim community.

Below are the main duties of a Part Time Library Technician.

• Assist library patrons with the general use of the library and respond to informational and ready reference questions.
• Instruct patrons on the use of library equipment, including computers and on-line resources.
• Assist patrons in the retrieval and selection of books and materials.
• Under the supervision of a librarian, may assist or conduct programs for children, teens, and adults such as a library storytime.
• Provide direct public assistance at public service desks.
• Assist Librarians in the addition of books and other materials for featured displays; process and check in new books.
• Verify status of books ordered; assist with the de-selection and discarding of materials and complete required paperwork.
• Update various monthly statistics. Run reports on materials usage for story time, youth and adult services programs as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of library policies and procedures.
• Perform general clerical, record keeping, file maintenance, typing and data processing duties.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience performing clerical support in a public library. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Training in the use of standard library procedures, methods and policies (including the Dewey Decimal System); principles and techniques of classification, copy cataloging, basic application software for personal computer's (Examples of software include Word, Excel, Internet); computer client-server system design; automation principles; understanding of existing system design, configuration and application purposes; data base structures and PC concepts; operating, diagnosing, troubleshooting and general maintenance and repair standards of PC's and compatibles and peripherals;

basic reference tools; library technical resources and basic trouble shooting of library equipment. Working with children and students is desirable.

Draft memos and routine correspondence; file, maintain records, type and perform data processing duties; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; assist library patrons in material selection; apply technical knowledge of client-server systems hardware and software in the assistance and support of users; understand user needs and design systems compatible with environment; provide preventative maintenance and repair to PC hardware; train employees in system input and use;

establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; answer a variety of general questions regarding library use; present children's programs; conduct tours and speak in front of groups.

An AA degree is strongly preferred. A Library Technology certificate and 2 years of equivalent (public information desk) library experience may be substituted for the AA degree.…