Library​/Media Assistant

Under the direction of an assigned Principal, perform a variety of library support duties involved with the selection, acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books, textbooks and materials; assist students and staff utilizing the school library.

• Perform a variety of library support duties involved with the selection, acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books, textbooks and materials.
• Coordinate circulation of library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using a computerized system and bar codes; shelve returned books and materials; reserve books for students and staff.
• Operate a computer to maintain records of overdue materials; send overdue notices to students and teachers; collect fines and payments for overdue or lost items; maintain appropriate files and records; input and delete student information from the computer as needed.
• Receive, process and distribute textbooks according to established procedures; maintain related records and files; notify students and parents of fines for lost or damaged books.
• Assist in the selection and ordering of library books and other media material for the library; prepare related records.
• Assist students and teachers with the selection and location of books, textbooks and other materials; instruct students in proper methods of utilizing the library; coordinate library schedule with instructors.
• Select and read books aloud to students to promote interest in reading.
• Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain a clean and orderly library environment.
• Mend, repair and maintain damaged library materials and textbooks; select, prepare and maintain records of lost or damaged books.
• Maintain discipline and order in the library; enforce discipline procedures according to established guidelines.
• Operate a variety of library and media center equipment including a typewriter, laminator, copier, and others as assigned.
• Assist teachers and students utilizing the computer lab.
• Assist with inventory of library materials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Basic functions, operations and maintenance of a school library.
• Appropriate stories and reading levels of elementary school students.
• Library technical processes related to the acquisition, cataloging, classification and circulation of library and textbook materials.
• Basic Dewey Decimal system and cataloging system.
• Basic operation of a computer and data entry techniques.
• Library and textbook reference materials and sources.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Perform library duties related to the acquisition, classification, cataloging, circulation and processing of books, periodicals, textbooks and other library materials.
• Assist students, staff and others in locating and utilizing library materials.
• Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations applicable to the library and textbook distribution.
• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.
• Work independently with little direction.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by one year general clerical experience.

• Library environment.
• Constant interruptions.

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to shelve library materials.
• Seeing to read books and media materials.
• Pushing and pulling carts.
• Stooping, reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to shelve and reach books.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and standard library equipment.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.