Library Assistant II​/Library Associate II SEE INFO

Library Assistant II / Library Associate II (35 hrs/wk, 186 days)

Apply for the Library Assistant II / Library Associate II role at Washoe County School District.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

When assigned to a school:
Under general direction, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a school library. Incumbent performs related work as required. When assigned to a film library:
Under general direction, is responsible for performing various clerical responsibilities in the Video Center, including cataloging, processing and previewing films; typing documents; maintaining financial records; filing and updating catalogs. Incumbent performs related work as required.

When assigned to a school:
Positions in this class work under general direction and are normally located at an elementary school. Employees in this class perform the full range of library management and operation duties exercising independent judgment and initiative.

• When assigned to a school:
  Operates the library automation system to manage circulation of books and materials. Develops a climate that encourages teachers and students to make optimum use of the school library media center and its resources. Provides an attractive library environment through book displays, exhibits and bulletin boards. Assists students in locating research and reading materials, instructing library skills in the process. Instructs students and staff as needed in the use of library technology, including the online catalog and the Internet.
  
  Supports Information Literacy standards. Understands how to use the computerized library automation system, cataloging new materials, deleting outdated or lost materials, and updating patron information as needed. Selects books and other library materials to be ordered. Monitors budget. Performs annual inventory of collection, mends books and materials, shelves and files library materials and related clerical and housekeeping activities. May train and supervise student and parent volunteers.
  
  Utilizes computer for library tasks when appropriate. Attends and participates in monthly training programs provided by the district library coordinator. Participates in Nevada Reading Week activities at the school site.
• When assigned to a Video Center:
  Receives and processes online and telephone orders and scheduled mailings to teachers and staff; mails requested materials to schools; receives and refiles films and DVDs returned from schools; maintains record of equipment on loan to schools; receives and processes new and replacement films and videos; files vendor notifications of incoming audio‑visual previews; catalogs new materials and maintains current information on computer automation system for all films and videos in library.
  
  Assists in the selection of new and replacement films and videos. Answers incoming calls and assists in answering questions relating to films, videos, DVDs, equipment and vendors; sorts mail and routes to proper locations; fills requested film orders; maintains record of community service organizations borrowing library equipment and materials.

Education/

Experience:

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma. Some course work in library science is desirable if assigned to a school.
• One (1) year of entry‑level library experience or two (2) years of responsible clerical experience if assigned to a film library.

When assigned to a school:
Applicants hired by the District after January 8 2002, to work at a Title I designated school, must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements:
Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate’s degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the Para Pro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460.…