Library Media Assistant - Overholser

.5 Library Media Assistant - Overholser

Putnam City Overholser Elementary - Bethany, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5676348

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE Library Media Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 48 college credit hours, or successful completion of the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), or Para Pro Test.
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and common office equipment to include computers and database and word processing programs.
• Highly developed interpersonal, group, and communication skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work without constant direct supervision.

REPORTS TO: Site principal; site library media specialist; may consult Director of Information Technology Services.

JOB GOAL:

To assist in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning library media program that supports the educational mission of the school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the appropriate order of library media center materials and equipment to assure efficient access.
• Accurately circulates library media center materials and equipment to students and staff while keeping proper records of their circulation.
• Assists in making requisitions for library media center materials and equipment.
• Prepares new materials and equipment for placement in the library media center’s collection.
• Maintains electronic catalog and circulation records and makes changes as necessary to keep the records current and accessible.
• Develops and distributes reports concerning available materials to teachers and students including overdue reports.
• Makes simple repairs to damaged materials.
• Maintains an inventory of office, technology supplies, and replacement items.
• Follows established procedure to collect and receipt money paid for fines or lost materials, and maintains financial records for special projects.
• Prepares circulation and financial reports as needed.
• Assists students and staff with the use of library media center materials, audiovisual and computer equipment, and electronic resources.
• Assists in maintaining the appearance of the library media center.
• Assists in inventory and weeding procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned to benefit the library media program.
• To ensure continuity of services, remote work may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for remote work will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for remote work will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine months.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time