Part Time Library Aide

Job Title:

Part Time Library Aide

Reports to:

Librarian
Dept./School:
Joshua School & Public Library
Exemption Status/Test:
Nonexempt
Minimum Rate: $10.00 per hour; not to exceed 20 hours weekly
Days available:
Tuesday - Thursday
Hours available: 10am-6pm Tuesday-Wednesday, 12pm-6pm Thursday

Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library. May work under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian.

High school diploma or GED

College hours towards Education Certification (preferred)

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research

Ability to follow district cataloging system

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

1 year experience working with children

1 year library experience

• Implement school library program and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.
• Help library patrons use library/media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.

• Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
• Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use.

• Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.

• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

• Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

• Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to parent volunteers and student aides.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment

Posture:
Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting:
Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment:
Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress.

THE JOSHUA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.