Certified Teacher (Library Information Specialist)-Warren County Middle School-2026-2027 School Year

WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

LIBRARY INFORMATION SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Library and Information Science

Must hold a Tennessee School Library Information Specialist PreK-12 endorsement

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Library Assistant

JOB GOALS

To develop and implement procedures for identification, evaluation, acquisition, production, organization, and coordination of the school's library resources, and to instruct, motivate, and assist students and staff in the use of those resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules and service.
• Explains and assists in use of the reference sources, such as the card or book catalog, periodical indexes and computerized search systems to locate information.
• Describes or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files and computerized search systems.
• Searches catalog files and shelves to locate information.
• Issues and receives materials for circulation or for use in library.
• Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials.
• Maintains reference and circulation materials.
• Answers correspondence on special reference subjects.
• Selects, orders, catalogs, and classifies materials.
• Plans library assignments with teachers and students.
• Promotes good library conduct.
• Helps students develop skills in using library.
• Plans and directs or carries out special projects involving library promotion and outreach activity.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 40 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighting up to 20 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

• Ability to lift and carry books.

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adaptability to dealing with people.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn to perform adequately a task or job duty.

• Ability to perform technological functions.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten month year. Salary and work year to be established by Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.