Library Media Assistant Wilson School

Library Media Assistant

Work hours:

8:15am-11:45am
-paid sick leave, vacation, and floating holiday

Basic Function:
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of clerical library duties involved in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books and instructional materials at an assigned school site; assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment.

Representative Duties:

• Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information to students and teachers; assist students in researching instructional materials for classroom use.
• Circulate library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using an assigned computerized system and bar codes; shelve returned books and materials; collect student late fees and prepare related correspondence.
• Instruct students in proper methods of utilizing library and reference materials; assist students with utilizing computers for research projects; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.
• Monitor inventory levels of textbooks, instructional materials and other library supplies; assist in ordering materials and supplies as directed; maintain and perform minor repairs on books and equipment as needed.
• Input, process and receive library material and textbook orders; prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare labels; affix identification and bar-code labels to materials; input related information into assigned computer system.
• Perform a variety of clerical library duties involved in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books and instructional materials at an assigned school site; process new books and instructional materials; oversee the cataloging of books and instructional materials.
• Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.
• Maintain a variety of records related to library books, instructional materials, student information, inventory, purchase orders and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.
• Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain a clean and orderly library environment.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place.

Knowledge of:
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment;
Basic library methods, practices and terminology;
Basic reference and cataloging techniques;
Basic instructional methods and techniques;
Operation of a computer and assigned software;
Record keeping techniques;
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
Oral and written communication skills;
Basic research methods.

Ability to:
Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment;
Check books and materials in and out of the library;
Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition;
Process and shelve library materials;
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
Maintain records and files;
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software;
Learn, interpret, apply and explain applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library;
Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Complete work with many interruptions;
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Carry out oral and written directions;
Write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.

Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one (1) year of general clerical or library experience.

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