Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist

Shepherd Independent School District Intermediate School - Shepherd, Texas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:
May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

The Library Media Specialist works collaboratively with the district librarian to direct all responsibilities and activities related to the campus library media program. The position assists with the day‑to‑day maintenance of the campus library and the ongoing support of students' and faculty's awareness and use of library resources and technology. These duties include, but are not limited to circulation of materials, troubleshooting technology, reference assistance, collection maintenance, literacy programming, outreach activities, media and communications support.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold a GED certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written skills
• Effective time management skills
• Knowledge of integrated library systems, Follett Destiny Library Manager preferred
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal and cataloging systems in order to locate, shelve, and maintain order of library materials
• Experience working with Google Workspace, library catalogs/databases, and the internet
• Experience creating promotional materials such as flyers, posters, social media post and displays
• Ability to monitor and supervise the library to ensure a safe and comfortable environment

Experience:

• Experience working in a library or related setting
• Some year experience working with children

• 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 students.
• Help students and staff use library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Check books and technology in and out. Collect and record fines.
• Manage campus library media budget and make 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.
• Ready materials for classroom use or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.

• Manage and update the campus website.
• Oversee curation of campus social media content and scheduled postings.
• Support advertising and promotion strategies for campus.
• Responsible for creation and publication of campus promotional material in line with district communications plans.

• 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 forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to district 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• 197 day contract.

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: R…