TICHENOR Library Media Specialist for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Certified Job Description
Title: Librarian
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Evaluates, selects and requisitions new library materials.
2. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials.
3. Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.
4. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
5. Arranges for inter-library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
6. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
7. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
8. Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
9. Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
10. Participates at curriculum meetings.
11. Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or usual intellectual interests.
12. Arranges frequently-changing book- related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library’s patrons.
13. Prepares and administers the library budget.
14. Supervises library aides in the performance of their duties.
15. Provides instruction to teachers in operating video equipment and videotape programs.
16. Provides AV listing of materials available in library to all staff members.
17. Assumes responsibilities as KET liaison for communicating with staff regarding television programming.