What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Technician (8-40 hours/week) position at Hayward Unified School District?
Duties
Under limited administrative supervision of a principal and technical supervision of the District Librarian, perform technical library media center functions at an assigned school site; oversee circulation activities; organize, distribute and store library and audio-visual materials; provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers; select and purchase library materials; conduct library orientations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform technical library media center functions at an assigned school site; participate in circulation activities; organize, distribute and store library and audio-visual materials.
Provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers; conduct library orientations; schedule and coordinate library activities; promote student use of the library for research and reading pleasure.
Assist students in researching materials for classroom use; assist students in locating and selecting materials; instruct students in proper methods of utilizing the library and reference materials; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.
After consultation with faculty, select and requisition library materials; research and preview new materials; compile lists of potential purchases; type requisitions for the purchase of books, magazines and other materials; obtain authorized signatures; receive, process and distribute library materials.
Input, process and receive library materials; prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare labels; affix identification labels to materials; input related information into assigned computer database.
Oversee and participate in circulation activities; check library materials in and out to students and staff; check and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection; shelve returned books, materials and audio-visual equipment; reserve books for students and staff; keep library records.
Maintain record of overdue materials and send overdue notices to students and teachers; clear students of library fines, debts and delinquencies; collect books, materials and money and notify appropriate staff of clearance.
Compose and type a variety of materials including lists, requisitions, forms, letters, memoranda, overdue notices and other materials; compile bibliographies.
Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Operate and maintain a variety of office and instructional equipment including a, electronic audio-video equipment, video camera, copier, computer, fax machine and projector; notify appropriate personnel regarding maintenance and repair needs; demonstrate the use of equipment to students and staff.
Inspect library and media materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding or discarding; assess need for replacement or repair; perform minor repairs to damaged books and library materials; prepare related reports.
Inventory library books, materials and audio-visual equipment.
Monitor assigned library budgets and track the status of materials ordered.
Communicate with library media staff, administrators, teachers, parents and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues.
Train and provide work direction to student assistances and volunteers as assigned.
Other Duties
Attend a variety of meetings, conferences and in-service trainings as assigned; conduct book fairs and special library events.
Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned.
Knowledge And Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Library practices, procedures and terminology.
Functions, operations and maintenance of school libraries.
Library reference materials and sources.
Dewey Decimal system of classification.
Filing, indexing and inventory procedures.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Basic financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Research methods and report preparation techniques.
Operation of a variety of library media center equipment.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Ability To
Perform a variety of technical and specialized duties related to a school site library.
Assist staff and others in locating and utilizing library materials, audio-visual equipment and materials.
Perform circulation activities.
Interpret, apply and explain applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Process a variety of library materials.
Conduct orientation tours.
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Operate a variety of library media center equipment.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Monitor and maintain assigned budgets.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating materials and typing.
Keyboarding proficiency.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Graduation from high school and one year experience working in a library.Exams are required for ALL applicants
Online Written Exam: Week of 10/13/25 Oral Interview : TBD Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No make-up dates will be offered.
Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service.
Positions in the job classification may work 16-40 hours/week.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.
Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.
Benefits
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request. Americans with Disabilities Act Bullying TITLE IX Suicide Prevention Title V CCR Uniform Complaints
Under limited administrative supervision of a principal and technical supervision of the District Librarian, perform technical library media center functions at an assigned school site; oversee circulation activities; organize, distribute and store library and audio-visual materials; provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers; select and purchase library materials; conduct library orientations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform technical library media center functions at an assigned school site; participate in circulation activities; organize, distribute and store library and audio-visual materials.
Provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers; conduct library orientations; schedule and coordinate library activities; promote student use of the library for research and reading pleasure.
Assist students in researching materials for classroom use; assist students in locating and selecting materials; instruct students in proper methods of utilizing the library and reference materials; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.
After consultation with faculty, select and requisition library materials; research and preview new materials; compile lists of potential purchases; type requisitions for the purchase of books, magazines and other materials; obtain authorized signatures; receive, process and distribute library materials.
Input, process and receive library materials; prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare labels; affix identification labels to materials; input related information into assigned computer database.
Oversee and participate in circulation activities; check library materials in and out to students and staff; check and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection; shelve returned books, materials and audio-visual equipment; reserve books for students and staff; keep library records.
Maintain record of overdue materials and send overdue notices to students and teachers; clear students of library fines, debts and delinquencies; collect books, materials and money and notify appropriate staff of clearance.
Compose and type a variety of materials including lists, requisitions, forms, letters, memoranda, overdue notices and other materials; compile bibliographies.
Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Operate and maintain a variety of office and instructional equipment including a, electronic audio-video equipment, video camera, copier, computer, fax machine and projector; notify appropriate personnel regarding maintenance and repair needs; demonstrate the use of equipment to students and staff.
Inspect library and media materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding or discarding; assess need for replacement or repair; perform minor repairs to damaged books and library materials; prepare related reports.
Inventory library books, materials and audio-visual equipment.
Monitor assigned library budgets and track the status of materials ordered.
Communicate with library media staff, administrators, teachers, parents and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues.
Train and provide work direction to student assistances and volunteers as assigned.
Other Duties
Attend a variety of meetings, conferences and in-service trainings as assigned; conduct book fairs and special library events.
Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned.
Knowledge And Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Library practices, procedures and terminology.
Functions, operations and maintenance of school libraries.
Library reference materials and sources.
Dewey Decimal system of classification.
Filing, indexing and inventory procedures.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Basic financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Research methods and report preparation techniques.
Operation of a variety of library media center equipment.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Ability To
Perform a variety of technical and specialized duties related to a school site library.
Assist staff and others in locating and utilizing library materials, audio-visual equipment and materials.
Perform circulation activities.
Interpret, apply and explain applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Process a variety of library materials.
Conduct orientation tours.
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Operate a variety of library media center equipment.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Monitor and maintain assigned budgets.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating materials and typing.
Keyboarding proficiency.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Graduation from high school and one year experience working in a library.Exams are required for ALL applicants
Online Written Exam: Week of 10/13/25 Oral Interview : TBD Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No make-up dates will be offered.
Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service.
Positions in the job classification may work 16-40 hours/week.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.
Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.
Benefits
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
- Reflect our diverse community
- Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
- Empower students furthest from opportunity
- Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
- Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
- Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
- Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request. Americans with Disabilities Act Bullying TITLE IX Suicide Prevention Title V CCR Uniform Complaints
Salary : $1,350 - $2,500
