Library Technician- Bilingual Services (Part Time)



Library Technician- Bilingual Services (Part Time)

Salary

$16.83 - $22.85 Hourly

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly

Job Number

0101

Department

Library & Cultural Arts

Opening Date

11/17/2021

Closing Date

1/5/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position

The City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Department is currently recruiting for part time Library Technician in the Bilingual Services division at the Library Learning Center. The Library Learning Center is currently open to the public Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bilingual Services staff may also offer occasional programming and community outreach services in English and Spanish beyond regular hours, including some weekends.
 
Salary:  This position has been approved for hourly pay increase of $20 – 25.75/hour effective 1/1/2022.

Scheduled workdays and hours for part time Library Technicians may vary, up to a total of 18 hours per week.
 
As conditions of employment, the City of Carlsbad verifies eligibility to work in the United States, and conducts a Department of Justice LiveScan Fingerprint report.

Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment
 
The City of Carlsbad requires all candidates for city employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the city, subject to limited exceptions.  Candidates seeking city employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated, or have had their first vaccine shot (with the second shot scheduled) and (2) submit proof of vaccination prior to their start date, unless a request for a reasonable medical, disability or religious accommodation has been approved.  Acceptable proof of vaccination includes:

  • CDC COVID-19 vaccination record card
  • Documentation of vaccination from a health care provider 
  • Personal Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Card obtained by visiting: cdph.ca.gov 

Key Responsibilities

Part time Library Technicians in Bilingual Services perform the following functions under the direct supervision of the Community Outreach Supervisor: 

  • Plan and lead library programming for youth, which may include early literacy events, storytimes, and afterschool programs for children and teens
  • Provide information, referrals, and reference services to patrons in English and Spanish
  • Help patrons access internet computers and utilize printing services 
  • Participate in outreach activities to schools and community groups
  • Prepare and install promotional displays  
  • Use automated systems to register patrons and manage user accounts
  • Check library materials in and out 
  • Collect fees and operate a cashiering system accurately
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for the position: 

  • Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish
  • Previous experience working with children and/or teens
  • Proficient working with computers, databases, and applications including Microsoft Office and the internet
  • Strong customer service and written/verbal communication skills
  • Able to maintain privacy and confidentiality
  • Adept at working in collaborative and cooperative team environments 

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 position, a typical way to acquire the skills and abilities would include college level classes in Library Technology, professional experience working in a school or teaching environment, general clerical experience and graduation from high school. Experience working in a public library is desired but not required.  

  • APPLE Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program: EAP
  • 24 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
    • Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work
Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

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Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.
02
Are you bilingual in both English and Spanish, both in writing and speaking?
  • Yes
  • No
03
When are you available to work? Please be specific, listing each day of the week and times when you are available.
04
Do you have experience working with children and/or teens?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If yes, please describe that experience including length of previous experience.
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Do you have experience working in a dual language environment (English/Spanish)?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If yes, please describe that experience including length of previous experience.
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Do you have experience providing customer service, whether in a library, business/retail setting, or with a volunteer activity?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If yes, please describe that experience including length of previous experience.

Required Question

Agency
City of Carlsbad
Address
1635 Faraday Ave.

Carlsbad, California, 92008