NATURE OF POSITION: Supervise and manage the school library. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information. Serve as teacher, resource expert, and curriculum advisor to involve the library in the instructional programs of the school.
REPORTING FUNCTION: Reports directly to Principal
JOB DESCRIPTION - Duties include the following:
Program Management:
Develop and instill a love of reading in the students and staff
Develop a print and non-print collection that meets the needs of the curriculum and the leisure interest of the students and staff.
Develop a selection policy with a process for challenged books
Keep apprised of new resources via journals, sales representatives, catalogs, mailings, etc.
Solicit recommendations of resources from teachers and students
Coordinate the annual book fair(s) or other library fund raisers.
Maintain a print and non-print collection that meets the needs of the curriculum and the leisure interest of the students and teachers.
Catalog and process print and non-print materials for the collection
Maintain the cataloging database (or card catalog)
Order supplies necessary for processing and maintaining print and non-print collections
Regularly weed the print and non-print collections
Maintain inventories for all print and audio-visual hardware and software items within the school
Maintain the physical order of the library
Regular housekeeping duties
Shelve books / read shelves
Prepare the library for non-library functions
Maintain a schedule for library use by teachers/classes
Prepare displays, bulletin boards, etc.
Order/supply light bulbs, batteries, etc. for audio-visual hardware; provide maintenance and repair services for equipment
Curriculum development
Collaborate with teachers on research projects
Be a reading/resource advisor for students and faculty
Provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and utilization of resources
Collection/usage statistics
Maintain the circulation database, track circulation statistics
Track overdue books / send notices / collect fines
Send bills for lost or damaged materials
Maintain a daily attendance/usage log
Complete an annual inventory for the library print collection
Teaching duties
Story time or book/story related activities for class visits
Work with content area teachers for library skills instruction
Instruct students on a one-on-one or small group basis as needed
Present information on new resources and reinforce library skills to classes, teachers or individual students
Train and supervise aides and volunteers.
Evaluate the library program on a regular basis and implement changes based on findings.
Other Duties as assigned
Student Management:
Create a library environment that is conducive to learning
Supervise students using the library; administer discipline in accordance with the school policies
Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school library and reading
School Relations:
Present a positive role model that supports the philosophy/mission of the school
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with administration and faculty/staff
Comply with all school policies
Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities
Articulate the library’s mission and goals to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission
Preferred - A Bachelor of Science in Library and Information Science from an accredited program, concentration in school library media preferred
Experience with automated circulation/catalog systems and electronic databases
Valid PA librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement preferred
EXPERIENCE: Preferably 1 or more years of experience as a school librarian, or other relevant experience and knowledge including technical library skills, knowledge in classroom management, and experience working with children.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Oral and written communication, interpersonal, public relations, organizational and classroom management skills. Basic knowledge of library database and library database language. Knowledge of instructional design for lesson building. Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, E-mail and Internet applications. Operating knowledge of audio visual and sound equipment; office equipment such as copier and laminator; and classroom equipment such as VCR, slide projector, DVD player and laser disk projector.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: Directly supervises library volunteers in the school library. Spends less than 50% of time conducting supervisory responsibilities. Acts as a resource for individuals throughout the school by assisting with locating materials and by assisting with library and classroom equipment.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is primarily self-directed with duties assigned by the building Principal. This position requires application of library management, instructional/lesson design and student management knowledge to review and purchase appropriate materials, develop age-appropriate lessons and manage student behavior and discipline independent of a classroom teacher. Decision making requires collaboration with Principal and teachers.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Work duties are varied and require use and occasional modification of general guidelines. Requires judgment to produce practical courses of action involving corrections or adjustments within the established procedures. Choices fall within the range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives and practices. The job tasks have operational steps that have to be carried out and the employee decides how and when these steps are to be completed.
SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: Medium exposure to self to repetitive motion injuries due to keyboarding. Low exposure to self to bruises and cuts due to typical library/office accidents. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, synthesize, use interpersonal skills and collaborate. The employee is frequently required to compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, compute, compile and negotiate. The employee is occasionally required to copy.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.