Library Media Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• AA Degree or 60 approved college hours.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates ethical and confidential behavior.
• Engage in self-development.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Know what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Project over-all concern for personal appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials.
• Assist teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials.
• Inform teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.
• Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instruct teachers and students on use of the system.
• Arrange for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
• Work with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
• Promote appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
• Help students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
• Participate at curriculum meetings.
• Counsel with and give reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
• Arrange frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library's patrons.
• Prepare and administer the library budget.
• Supervise library assistants in the performance of their duties.

• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Library Supervisor or principal.