PART TIME LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

PART TIME LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
City of Carlsbad, CA - Carlsbad, CA
$16 an hour - Part-time

THE POSITION: Are you technologically savvy and enthusiastic about interactive customer engagement? Are you a naturally curious learner and a resourceful problem solver? If so, the Carlsbad City Library system invites you to apply for the position of part­time (hourly) Library Technician. The opportunity to work with us comes after our $11 million modernization and renovation project designed to meet the changing needs of the community in an increasingly digital age. With more than 65,000 patrons visiting us each month, our libraries are community gathering spaces offering enhanced technology, Wi­Fi connectivity, and collaborative meeting areas. First review of applications for the part ­time (hourly) Library Technician position is expected to begin February 6, 2017. Qualified applicants will be notified only if selected to meet with us. Part­ time positions are not benefited and cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year. The scheduled work hours for part ­time Library Technician will vary and may be distributed over all hours that the Carlsbad Libraries are open, including evenings and weekends. Key Responsibilities: Will staff a customer service point at either Dove Library or Cole Library May work in the Exploration HUB which offers a Mac environment focusing on Photo Editing, Digital Crafting, Circuitry and Coding and 3D printing May create lesson plans and teach classes in the Exploration HUB Will assist patrons in the use of the library, locate library materials and ensure top quality user experiences Will help patrons use the catalog, internet computers, databases, self­checkout stations, printers, copiers, scanners and other library equipment and software Will promote libraries, library services and library programs May train patrons and staff in the use of tools and systems Qualifications: Possesses excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills Works cooperatively with the public and coworkers Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast­paced environment Proficient working with computers, including the internet, online databases and downloadable content Demonstrates effective instruction in the use of computers and software, including creating simple user guides Adept at troubleshooting and documenting technology problems and issues Experience & Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would qualify. For the part-time Library Technician, a typical way to acquire the skills and abilities would include college level classes in technology, experience instructing others in the use of technology, and/or working in a customer service environment. As conditions of employment, we will verify the employee's legal right to work in the United States and conduct a criminal check through a Department of Justice livescan report. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Need to be able to operate equipment, including (but not limited to) some that may require rapid adjustments such as a computer keyboards and terminals, printers, and photocopiers Must be able to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as rapid keyboard use Need to be able to perform frequent downward or upward flexion or turning of the neck, fine finger dexterity and grasp to manipulate the keyboard, telephone, writing instruments, papers, books, manuals, and reports Job entails standing, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching at and above shoulders and twisting at the waist. On an infrequent basis, the incumbent must be able to squat or kneel The City of Carlsbad is an equal opportunity/ADA employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. 2 days ago - save job » View or apply to job