Primary Purpose:

• Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associates degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning* (* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
• Ability to work well with children
• Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• One year experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Library Program Support

• Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Check books in and out. Collect and record fines.
• Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
• Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
• Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
• May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.

Accounting and Inventory

• Maintain library catalog.
• Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
• Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.

Clerical Support

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.

Student Management

• Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

Other

• Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
• Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
• Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaus