3618-Library Technical Assistant II - Citywide - (C00470)

Under supervision, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, performs various routine phases of technical library work; exercises work direction over subordinate personnel; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: Explaining and carrying out established methods and procedures; making regular contacts with the general public, outside organizations and library personnel in connection with library operations and activities; and preparing and/or maintaining various files and records.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

The classification of Library Technical Assistant II receives supervision from a Librarian, and exercises supervision over subordinate technical and clerical library personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises subordinate personnel and coordinates their assignments to meet the needs of the department.

2. Processes orders, overdue accounts, library card applications, requests for library material, new books, additional copies, serials, and other library material.

3. Assists patrons in person, over the telephone and by correspondence regarding library policies, procedures and directional information; under supervision, assists patrons with routine questions and with the location of library material.

4. Searches for library materials; obtains information from bibliographies, files, records and other sources.

5. Does preliminary cataloging; makes proper entry of new serials; assigns Cutter numbers;

6. Files; assists in revising files; prepares and/or maintains various files and records; writes correspondence; types; receives and records money.

7. Writes or telephones vendors and publishers regarding invoices and claims; follows up on these communications as necessary.

8. Charges and discharges library material.

9. Assists in opening and closing the branch or department and in keeping it orderly and pleasant; assists in inventorying the collection; assists in checking shelves for proper placement of books and for books in need of repair.

10. Collaborates in the creation, preparation, and display of various reference materials and resources.

11. May assist in preparing an exhibit, display or other publicity material.

12. May create, maintain, and troubleshoot technical issues related to the Library's website, intranet, and other electronic media systems; create, prepare, and organize audio, video, images, and graphics.

13. May provide technical training to other Library staff.

14. Under the general supervision of a librarian, may be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a reading center.