Instructional Assistant - Library

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT 1 – LIBRARY

Perform all duties necessary for the daily operation of the library, e‑library, and maintenance of collections. Assist the Librarian as needed, and provide general supervision of students at all times in the building during assigned duty times.

• Perform circulation functions using an automated software program which checks books in and out, keeps records of what each student has checked out, and calculates overdue fines.
• Maintain software program of all catalog information on every item in the library, including A/V equipment, videos, and periodicals.
• Shelve books after they are checked in, sorting them into one of three categories.
• Assist students in finding books, either a specific title they are looking for or a subject they are researching.
• Assist teachers with locating research materials, links, or specific books, and assist them in obtaining A/V equipment.
• Maintain inventory, including searching for lost books, repairing damaged books, cataloging new books, maintaining audio/visual equipment, and general straightening of shelves and checkout area.
• Assist in the instruction of students regarding library procedures; sometimes dealing with parents about the same issues.
• Communicate with teachers effectively, including e‑mail regarding students’ overdue items, and notifying them when a student’s reserved book has arrived.
• Supervise students, enforcing rules of behavior both in the library and in the school building.
• Assist with the implementation of the Accelerated Reader Program.
• Track library expenses as necessary.
• Provide relief to teachers for breaks as scheduled and answer phone calls to the library.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.