Library Technician

**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 circulation-related tasks including check-in and check-out 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- Contributes to collection development by weeding outdated materials and providing input on patron needs.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.
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Customer Focus**:

- Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
- ** Professional Integrity & Ethics**:

- Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
- ** Adaptability**:

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

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Graduation from an accredited two-year 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 four-year 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.