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Position Type:
Support Staff/Librarian/Media
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Date Posted:
2/6/2024
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Location:
District
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Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
POSITION: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
SUPERVISOR: Principal or Superintendent
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The Library Medial Specialist will oversee each of the school libraries and library assistants that are assigned to the position. Other duties may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversee the scheduling of libraries and library assistants in coordination with the school schedule.
2. Work with faculty in the selection and acquisition of appropriate print and electronic resources.
3. Inform faculty when new items are added to the print, electronic or technology collection.
4. Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all print & audiovisual materials.
5. Provide formal or informal training for students and/or faculty in basic library and research skills.
6. Schedule the use of the library by class, small group, or individuals.
7. Provide and maintain a collection of materials for the professional development of the faculty.
8. Maintain a current inventory of library materials and equipment.
9. Remove obsolete and/or destroyed items from the library collection.
10. Repair damaged items when possible.
11. Encourage the use of the library resources through promotional displays or activities.
12. Model appropriate social behaviors in working with students, teachers, parents and supervisions.
13. Teach Library Science classes appropriate to grade level.
14. Development of a 21st Century Library including technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and teacher certification with a library medial specialist endorsement.
2. Preferred: MS in library science from an American Library Associaton accredited university and teacher certification.
3. Highly Qualified Status
4. Must be able to pass employment verification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds) reaching, squatting, kneeling, and
moving light furniture may be required.
SAFETY AND HEALTH:
1. Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
2. Ability to follow fire drill procedures.
3. Ability to follow lock-down procedures.
4. Maintain a folder containing information pertinent to the handling of any special conditions that a current student may have (ie. Seizures, diabetes, etc.)
EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL HANDLED:
Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multi-media
equipment including current technology.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self
motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hour
work may be required.