Library Media Specialist

Starting Date: Immediately

• Valid Kentucky Certificate for School Media Librarian

Provides a well-balanced media center which enhances and supports the school's educational goals and objectives. Provides leadership and expertise in maintaining a school library media program, serving as teacher and instructional partner, program manager, and information specialist. The librarian is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration and staff to develop a library program that supports the curriculum; provides instructional leadership for the promotion of literacy;

develops and maintains a media center collection and manages the media center as a flexible, dynamic learning environment.

Building Principal

• Serve as an instructional resource consultant and media specialist to teachers and students
• Select materials and technology which support the school’s curriculum and educational philosophy
• Organize and maintain routine operation of a school library media center; receive, process, circulate, and shelve print and non-print materials
• Assist students in learning basic information skills, including the use of the library catalog and reference sources; assist students and teachers in researching materials for use in the classroom for the purpose of enhancing classroom assignments and projects
• Plan cooperatively with teachers to incorporate research, information retrieval skills and literature appreciation
• Prepare and send overdue notices as required; assist in locating lost books; collect fines as assigned
• Inspect books and periodicals for damage and perform repairs as necessary
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of library books, media, and library computer equipment
• Coordinate repairs and upgrades of library/media equipment/materials for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as needed
• Maintain routine records and files related to library activities as required
• Monitor students within the library for the purpose of maintaining discipline and order in the library media center
• Operate standard office equipment and utilize materials for making, mending, or protecting library materials; assist in inventory activities as required
• Create displays to promote books, holidays, and seasons
• Maintain the library in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform duties as assigned by the building principal

The Glasgow Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, genetic information, limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities.

Position Type: Full-Time