Library Media Coordinator

Position Type:

Professional Development Institute

Date Posted:

11/13/2025

Location:

Professional Development Institute

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

until filled

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TITLE:

Library Media Coordinator

PURPOSE:

To provide leadership, electronic and traditional materials, technology resources, and library media services for the implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process, offers professional development in library best practices, and facilitate quality library media services for all district staff and students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Five years of successful library teaching experience preferred

* Possesses Illinois State Teaching Certificate and Library Information Specialist Endorsement Required

* Master's Degree in Education, Library Science, or Information Media preferred

* Experience which demonstrates leadership and organizational skills

* Able to organize time, space, materials, and groups

* Able to recommend, implement and evaluate instructional strategies and materials in required curriculum area using both electronic and traditional materials and technology resources

* Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Exhibits knowledge and characteristics of a future ready librarian

* Functions as a team member

* Able to propose, develop and implement staff development training

REPORTS TO:

Directors of Curriculum & Instruction

MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH:

? Central Administration

* Building Administrators

* School staff

* Library Media staff

* Parents

* Students

* Community Agencies

* Professional Development Institute Personnel

* Appropriate agency contact personnel including state and regional library systems

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Following are essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

* Provide support and direction for library media services.

* Facilitate alignment of district curriculum, instruction, professional development, information media, technology, and assessment practices within the library media program.

* Provide support and leadership in ongoing professional development focused on the goals of the library media program.

* Maintain library media coordinator responsibilities in designated areas as required.

* Provide leadership in "best practices" grounded in scientifically-based research in literacy and future ready libraries.

* Mentor and support the library media staff to insure continuation of programs and instruction. Support the library media needs of districts teachers, specialists, and coordinators.

* Select library media materials for the elementary libraries and support other certified library staff members in the selection of library media materials.

* Oversee the acquisition, processing, and circulation of library media materials as required.

* Work with teachers to coordinate electronic and traditional library materials, technology resources, and activities with the curriculum.

* Provide ongoing collection analysis and development through weeding for elementary libraries staffed by Library Media Assistants.

* Supports district Kids+Books=Success! free book distribution program, School District Library Grant, and other grants as applicable.

* Implement applicable grants to enhance the library media program.

* Manage and support the library circulation database system in affiliation with Illinois Heartland Library System.

* Oversee and implement district library media budget. Manage elementary library budgets. Oversee middle and high school library budgets.

* Prepare required reports for local, regional, state, and federal entities.

* Oversee processes, procedures, and staff associated with the District Learning Resource Center.

* Inspire the use and enjoyment of the library by students, staff, and teachers.

* Promote reading as a source of enjoyment for all students, staff, and teachers and make available traditional print, electronic print, and non-print materials which will encourage reading.

* Provide professional development for library media staff aligned with the goals of the library, including the library circulation database system, Illinois Heartland Library System, and current information media best practices.

* Work with the building principal in planning expenditures and organization of the library media facilities as needed.

* Advise school leadership and district staff in the advancement of literacy and library media technology for the needs of the district.

* Serve as the liaison with agencies outside of the district, including local agencies, consortium libraries, and vendors.

* Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Wages, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement between the Decatur Education Association and the Decatur Public Schools #61 Board of Education.

At times this position may require more than the work day to perform the essential duties of the position, therefore, this position allows for flex time…