Librarian

LIBRARY PROFL 3 CX (004444)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_2215

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

10/31/2024 1:39:18 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/31/2024 1:39:15 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1150O

Organization:

UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOLS       

Division Code:

1151D

Division:

UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOLS DIV   

Department:

008000 - UCLA LAB SCHOOL, CORINNE A SEEDS CAMPUS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_2215

Position Description ID

231110

UC Payroll Title:

LIBRARY PROFL 3 CX (004444)

Business Title:

Librarian

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40926143

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VI

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40040564

Department Head Payroll Title:

Academic Administrator 7

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of a school administrator, the Librarian provides library assistance to staff, students and the school community in the Library Media Center including clerical and technical library support services as necessary. Works collaboratively with the classroom teachers to support instruction. The Librarian is responsible for managing the Lab School library collections in circulation, organizing materials, and evaluation of expanding offerings of physical and digital materials. The Librarian is also responsible for budget allocation with general oversight of Lab School administrative leadership to monitor and recommend materials to be ordered and processes book and non-book media for the school Library Media Center within the budget allocation. The Librarian will design and implement reading incentive programs that promote and inspire children to develop independent reading skills through storytelling. The Librarian will assist students and staff to identify and locate materials within the school Library Media Center to support classroom related projects and assignments. They will work with classroom teachers to integrate the library research skills' level curriculum and instruct students in on-line research and information literacy skills. The Librarian is an integral part of the Lab School administrative and educational community to build children's literacy and love for reading.

Housed under the newly developed University Consortium of Schools (previously PreK-12), the UCLA Lab School is an innovative school for children ages 4-12 and a laboratory for teachers and researchers in the School of Education & Information Studies (SE&IS) at UCLA. The Business Office manages and supports an annual budget of $11 million and manages over 100+ academic and careers employees, 30+ student workers, independent contractors, and volunteers.

Library Administration

1. Coordinates the use of the Library Media Center to support classroom instruction and ensure student access to information resources.

2. Sets and maintains guidelines to ensure a positive, productive environment for learning in the Library Media Center.

3. Establishes and maintains a schedule for school Library Media Center use in conjunction with school administration

4. Maintains the library circulation system and catalog, including digital materials, so that materials are accessible to students and staff.

5. Establishes and maintains efficient library procedures including circulation, shelving, and retrieval of books and materials.

6. Maintains the automated catalog and generates regular reports on circulation, spending and library use.

7. Manage Library budget allocation with general oversight of Lab School administrative leadership. Monitor, select, and recommend materials to be ordered and processes book and non-book media for the school Library Media Center within the budget allocation and with administration approval.

8. Designs and implements reading incentive programs (i.e., birthday book club, poetry slams, etc.)

9. Coordinates activities for book fairs with stakeholders

10. Coordinates Birthday Book Club activities with stakeholders

11. Inspires and encourages independent reading.

12. Promotes interest in children’s literature by storytelling.

13. Other duties as assigned.

70%

Library Education and Learning

1. Assists students and staff to identify and locate materials within the school Library Media Center in support of classroom related projects and assignments.

2. Works with classroom teachers to integrate the library research skills’ level curriculum and instructs students in on-line research and information literacy skills.

3. Implement strategies to increase the effective use of the Library Media Center through collaboration with the classroom teachers to identify relevant content and by recruiting, training and scheduling parent volunteers and student assistants on the procedures and guidelines for Library Media Center operations.

4. Prepares bulletin boards, displays and sample materials to demonstrate the connections between the Library Resource Center resources and classroom projects.

5. Develops lists of books, authors and subjects to develop a lifelong love of reading in older children, including digital resources as well as physical materials.

6. Other duties as assigned.

30%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related field

Preferred

Previous experience in library/media services

Required

Previous experience working with children & adolescents

Required

Comfortable working in a dynamic and diverse community

Required

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

Required

Bilingual

Bilingual fluency in Spanish & English

Preferred

1. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to learn and function within office procedures and practices.

Required

2. Knowledge of Children’s and young adult literature.

Required

3. Familiarity with curriculum subject areas and state standards for each grade level in K-12 education.

Required

4. Thorough knowledge of library systems and databases and library data transformation techniques and software tools. Recommends new technology as needed.

Required

5. Knowledge of behavior management techniques and strategies.

Required

6. Ability to manage an automated library circulation system.

Required

7. Demonstrated competence with technology including word processing, database management, and spreadsheets.

Required

8. Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision

Required

9. Demonstrated ability to navigate the internet for on-line resources for teachers and students.

Required

10. Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, school staff and the general public

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Lab School

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.