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Library Technician Specializing In Outreach Services

The City of Santa Barbara Library Department is seeking a motivated and dynamic Library Technician specializing in Outreach Services. Library Technicians help create a welcoming and engaging environment for all Library visitors. They actively support the promotion of library services and resources and contribute to a positive user experience.

This is the full journey level class within the Library Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Library Assistant series by the performance of the full range of duties assigned including assisting in the acquisition and cataloging of library materials. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Library Technician in that the latter plans, directs and leads a unit or department within the library.

Knowledge of: Library services and functions; Library terminology; Practices and techniques of library material classification and cataloging; Computerized cataloging, bibliographical and circulation system databases; Library equipment and tools including personal computers, Internet, CD readers, indices, microfilm/fiche readers and printers; Principles and procedures of record keeping; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Ability to: Perform a variety of journey level technical and clerical library work; Operate computerized cataloging, bibliographical and circulation system databases; Keyboarding speed necessary for successful job performance; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Work independently in the absence of supervision; Communicate clearly and concisely with people of all ages, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Supervise the work of volunteers and train employees; Perform routine reference searches; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities: Sitting or standing for long durations, often outdoors; Operating assigned equipment, including driving an outreach vehicle; Lift up to 30 lbs; Move book carts over varied terrain.

Experience and training guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years of technical and clerical library experience including the acquisition, cataloging, and circulation of a variety of library materials. Education and/or Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. License, Certificate and/or Other Requirements: This position is required to operate the Library Van and requires possession of a California driver's license.