Library Services Coordinator jobs in Petaluma, CA

SUMMARY

Under direction of the administrator, responsible for the management of the elementary school library program; acts as a resource for certificated staff; and other job-related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Prepares purchase orders for new library materials and maintains records on purchases and acquisitions; processes incoming library material for circulation; types a variety of library related materials such as reports, bibliographies, forms, schedules, and letters; gathers and records statistics relating to library use and materials; prepares lists of overdue books and notifies students; checks books in and out of circulation; receives payment for library fines; assists in periodic inventory of library materials; maintains library supplies and orders as necessary; answers the telephone and answers questions about the library, or refers callers to the appropriate source; may be required to maintain library accounts; assists students in the use of the library; supervises and maintains discipline among students using the library; supervises and instructs students assigned to work in the library.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of standard library practices, terminology, and procedures; inventory and recordkeeping procedures; correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic. Knowledge of a variety of computer software. Ability to assist students in the selection of library materials; maintain discipline among students using the library; keep accurate records; train and supervise student assistants in library practice, terminology and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with teachers, students, and others contacted in the course of the work; follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Some library experience desired. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. "Successful bilingual or American Sign Language applicant will be paid a monthly stipend of $96. This stipend will be pro-rated for positions that are less than 40 hours per week."

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical skills including fractions, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to choose among a limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.77 - $25.21 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Petaluma, CA 94952: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person