Educational Technician , Library Services

Educational Technician 4, Library Services

Omaha Public Schools Central Office - Omaha, Nebraska

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Job : 5704079

Final date to receive applications: May 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Teacher Administrative Center, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131

Reports To: Supervisor of Library Services

Work Schedule / FLSA Status: 12-month / Hourly Non-exempt

Salary

Schedule:

This position is covered by the Office Personnel negotiated agreement. Compensation and benefits will be administered consistent with the negotiated agreement. Salary grade 36F starts at $22.58/hour.

Position

Purpose:

Support district librarians and Library Services administration through purchasing, budget monitoring, library supply management, library catalog maintenance, and school library assistance.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Vendor Communication

• Create purchase orders and requisitions for library book(s), makerspace, electronic resources, and supply orders.
• Place library orders using multiple vendors' online ordering systems.
• Use Excel to maintain records of school library purchases and accurate budget amounts for each library.
• Track budget discrepancies and notify the supervisor of inconsistencies needing further review.
• Request replacement copies of books with guaranteed library bindings.
• Communicate with library vendors regarding accounts and orders.

Catalog Maintenance

• Upload vendor-supplied Machine Readable Catalog (MARC) records into the Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Search Z39.50 bibliographic services to import new MARC records into the ILS.
• Use reports and data to identify catalog maintenance needs.
• Enhance existing MARC records in the ILS
• Change call numbers
• Add International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
• Add copies to bibliographic records
• Add missing cover images

Supply Management

• Distribute requested library supplies to schools.
• Track in stock supplies and reorder as needed.

School Assistance

• Assist with packing/unpacking library materials in schools being renovated, relocated, closed, or newly opened.
• Conduct library inventories at assigned schools.
• Assist with shelving and other routine library functions when a school is experiencing staffing shortages.
• Coordinate and organize author visits for schools; make contact with authors and librarians, arrange for lodging, transportation, meals, etc.

Routine Office Management

• Maintain a roster of current library staff and update the ILS access levels for new staff.
• Answer incoming phone calls and redirect or take messages as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly Library Services workspace.
• Keeps a calendar of activities to ensure work is prioritized and deadlines are met.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment, including telephones, computers, copiers, and scanners. This position will require compliance with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Local travel is required occasionally between schools and the office.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Exacting work requiring strict concentration and attention to detail with a minimal error rate.
• Physically demanding work on occasion. Stands, bends, lifts, and moves materials and is active throughout the day.
• Work involves moving books weighing up to 50 lbs and lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 50 lbs using equipment.
• Moderate pressure related to sustained periods of high-volume activity and multiple demands.
• Some fluctuations in temperature (hot, cold) may occur in schools/buildings.
• Work is performed in accordance with established procedures.

Interrelations:

• Contact with district personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all…