Library Assistant (Learning Center)

Instructional Support Compensation Plan
Salary Range: Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal/Campus Librarian
  

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To provide assistance in all areas of library operations and student device management in order to facilitate the highest possible functioning of the library including a use of technology and interaction with students and staff.                       

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Knowledge of Google Apps is preferred
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to follow complex directions
• Ability to learn new technologies/ software platforms quickly
• Ability to interact with students and teachers effectively
• Ability to complete work without direct supervision.

EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with library functions preferred
• Experience providing basic technology assistance to end users preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manage circulation of library materials
• Manage circulation of student and teacher devices under leadership of Librarian & AP
• Assist with collection maintenance, including shelving library materials and storage of student devices
• Identify problems, troubleshoot and resolve routine problems with student and teacher devices
• Manage device work order process to efficiently maintain working student and teacher devices
• Assist with training and supervising student library workers
• Manage interlibrary loans to other MISD libraries
• Run library management system reports
• Track library statistics
• Assist with library and technology inventory
• Assist with library programs and special events
• Assist students/staff in use of the library materials and technology devices
• Maintain a welcoming, friendly, and helpful atmosphere
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist librarian in supervising student workers, as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Reading documents written in standard English text
• Writing grammatically correct routine business correspondence
• Speaking clearly and distinctly with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds to explain library and technology policies and procedures
• Performing basic mathematical operations to compile library statistics
• Perform work tasks under the stress of frequent interruptions and/or distractions.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Pushing/pulling book or technology carts on wheels up to 90 lbs.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion
• Some bending, stooping and/or crouching
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.