HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2016-158RESOLUTION NO. 2016-158
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR LIBRARY
TECHNICIAN; AND FURTHER ADDING ONE LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
AND DELETING ONE LIBRARIAN
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the classification for the position of Library Technician attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary range for Library Technician is hereby
approved and shall be as follows:
Classification I Step 0 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Library Technician $42 982.20 $45 131.28 $47,387.88 $49,757.28 $52,245-12
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve adding
one Library Technician and deleting one vacant Librarian position.
Dated: August 17, 2016
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-158 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held August 17, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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2016-158
CITY OF LODI
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
EXHIBIT A
August 2016
Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which
include the purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not
intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs highly specialized library work to include acquiring
and organizing library materials, directing library users to standard reference materials
and databases, and providing oversight and expertise to the Library's technology
requirements. Perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Library Technician is the journey level class in the Library support series. The
Library Technician is distinguished from the Senior Library Assistant in that the Library
Technician acquires library materials and provides reference assistance to patrons on a
continual basis. This position also oversees the department technology requirements.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Receives direction and supervision from higher level personnel. May provide oversight
and functional or technical direction to lower level and part-time positions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide reference services to library patrons in person or by phone; utilize professional
reference resources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and
handbooks;
In consultation with the City's Information Technology Division, plan and coordinate the
full range technology needs for the library, including overseeing public computers,
purchasing/installing necessary software, and investigating new and improved
technology needs for the library; investigate computer hardware, software and operating
problems;
Receive and resolve patron service complaints by researching records, providing
information and taking appropriate actions to correct errors or facilitate services;
Present and participate in training and professional guidance to staff on reference and
technology needs;
Processes interlibrary loan requests;
Research and create statistical information on library services;
EXHIBIT A
Research and acquire Library materials;
Verify bibliographic information from a variety of sources for library materials; maintain
catalog and other library files; process library materials as needed.
Perform other duties related to the operation of the department, including additional
duties that enable the department to meet the diverse needs of its community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Library operations, terminology, procedures, policies and organization; library materials
and resources; library functions including circulation, reference and administration;
General reference and readers advisory sources, practices, and procedures;
Technological applications in libraries, including the use of computer and technology
within cutting-edge libraries;
Library classification and cataloging methods and protocols;
Sirsi, or similar library automated system;
Books, authors, bibliographies and reference materials;
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
Customer relations and public relations techniques, including telephone and online
customer etiquette.
AWRY to:
Respond to reference questions; learn a variety of online databases and library
resources, and teach the public basic use of such resources;
Select materials to meet general library and community needs.
Oversee the technological needs of a library, including the analysis, purchase and
utilization of various computer hardware and software;
Interact with the public effectively and courteously; exercise independent judgment and
tact in the applications of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and in difficult or
sensitive situations in person, over the telephone, or in an online environment;
Complete work with minimal supervision and instruction;
EXHIBIT A
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted
during the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying
knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of high school; Associate of Science degree from an
accredited community college in Library, Information Technology or related field is
highly desirable.
Experience:
Two years of experience comparable to that of the Senior Library Assistant in the City of
Lodi.
Workina Conditlons:
Requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work
involving moving from one area of the office to another; some positions require sufficient
hand/eye coordination to perform skilled repetitive movements, such as typing, filing,
data entry, and/or use of calculator, or other office equipment or supplies; may involve
extensive Video Display Terminal exposure.
May require physical conditions necessary for standing, walking, sitting, carrying,
pushing, bending at waist, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling, and crawling under
furniture. May require the ability to climb up ladders or step stools. Independently lift
and carry books weighing up to 10 lbs. Independently move boxes or other materials or
equipment weighing up to 10 lbs. from one location to another. Tasks require visual
perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.
Positions in this classification may be required to work evenings and weekends.
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT