Library Media Assistant, Temporary, Anticipated

Library Media Assistant

Approximately September 1 - November 24

5.75 hours a day

Support Staff Labor Grade: III

This position includes assisting the professional library staff, faculty and staff with circulation, audiovisual and computer services, student supervision, and the processing of books and materials to provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which teachers and students can take full advantage of available resources.

Library Media Generalist or Building Principal

• Provides clerical support and assists in generating reports and correspondence.
• Orders, receives, and processes media materials approved for purchase or rental.
• Maintains necessary files.
• Operates the circulation desk and keeps complete circulation files and records, including overdues.
• Basic repairing of damaged materials.
• Monitors attendance in the library.
• Prepares materials and equipment for reserve.
• Prepares periodicals for shelving and maintains collection.
• Assists in inventory of media materials and the preparation of lists of missing materials and materials to be discarded.
• Oversees the general neatness and appearance of the library media center.
• Assists students in the use of the library media center and its materials.
• Assists with student supervision and management.
• Assists in promotion of the library program and resources.
• Provides input and information to Library Media Generalists for program and collection development. Assists in preparing and maintaining displays, which reinforce important parts of the curriculum.
• Processes rentals and mailings.
• Operates equipment on request, either in the library media center or elsewhere in the school.
  • Assists with training and supervision of student assistants, volunteers, and/or substitutes.
• Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.

Graduation from High School, 2 years of college or technical school, or a combination of education and experience that provides the background to meet the requirements of this position. This may be considered in lieu of the minimum education and experience requirements stated above.

194 days per year. Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Support Staff Union for additional information.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel and Union Agreement.