Library Resource Technician I/II - Extra-Help Library Resource Technician I/II

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $21.72 - $23.38 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operates the library circulation desk.
  
• Discharges books, periodicals, videos, and other library materials.
  
• Processes requests for books, or other materials through the Interlibrary Loan system.
  
• Explains library rules and procedures.
  
• Issues library cards.
  
• Processes returned books.
  
• Searches for lost or misplaced materials.
  
• Assists with special projects or programs.
  
• Maintains records of materials overdue.
  
• Collects fines or fees.
  
• Presents programming, story times, tours, and outreach events.
  
• Assists patrons in locating materials and instructs patrons in the use of library materials, on-line and card catalogs, Internet and other on-line resources and reference materials.
  
• Evaluates the collections and makes recommendations on replacement.
  
• Prepares material for repair of binding.
  
• Plans and promotes special activities and weekly programs such as story time and the summer reading program.
  
• Identifies problems and may take action to correct or refer to superior as needed.
  
• Maintains statistics of daily circulation or other records.
  
• Creates and assembles visual aids; may train and/or direct the work of extra-help or work program participants.
  
• Utilizes the computer to catalog library materials and maintain the community services information file.
  
• Performs copy cataloging of fiction and new editions of books.
  
• Indexes and maintains special collections including telephone books and documents.

Minimum Qualifications

Library Resource Technician I
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience performing technical and clerical work in a Library equivalent to that of a Library Assistant in Merced County.

OR

Three (3) years of responsible clerical experience, which included library clerical and computer applications for library services. (General college course-work may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis)

Library Resource Technician II
Experience:
One (1) year of experience equivalent to that of a Library Resource Technician I in Merced County.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.

Essential Functions

• Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person in writing, and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Assist patrons in the use of library facilities.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
  
• Respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing.
  
• Frequently lift and move with help, objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
  
• Occasionally lift and move with help, objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  
• Constant good overall vision and reading and close-up work.
  
• Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination.
  
• Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision.
  
• Normal dexterity with frequent writing.
  
• Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person.
  
• Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact.
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Modern library/system organization and its objectives, procedures, techniques and services.
  
• Library terminology and standard library practices and techniques.
  
• Books, sources, bibliographies, reference materials and classification systems.
  
• Computer and on-line applications for library services.
  
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  
• Filing methods and procedures.

• Perform a variety of library clerical work associated with the circulation of library materials.
  
• Maintain and update a computerized databases
  
• Develop library collections.
  
• Catalog and classify materials.
  
• Use and maintain on-line cataloging and automated library systems
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with patrons and staff.
  
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• Represented Employees $10,000