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library assistant ii

highly qualified status (hq):

• high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university.
• obtained an associate’s degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
• passed the parapro assessment (ets) with a score of at least 460.

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. (note: two small high schools, aact and gerlach, employ library assistants ii / associates ii.) 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, internet, and assists students in gathering information from these various resources.
• assists teachers with selecting books, audiovisual materials, and resources from the internet to support the curriculum.
• supports information literacy standards.
• understands how to use the computerized library automation system, cataloging new materials into the system, deleting outdated or lost materials, and updating patron information as needed.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, mending books and materials, shelving and filing of 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 audiovisual 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:

• education: equivalent to a high school diploma. Some coursework in library science is desirable if assigned to a school.
• experience: one (1) year of entry‑level library experience, or two (2) years of responsible clerical experience if assigned to a film library.

knowledge of: reading, writing and general business math;…