Library Media Specialist

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: Volunteers and Students

Qualifications: Master’s in Library Media and Information Technology

Thorough Knowledge of Media Center Procedures and Equipment

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Assigned Subject(s)

Job Goal: Coordinate all library and media services to staff and students.

Employment Terms: 10 month Contract

Generally - 7 Hour 20 Minute Day, Exclusive of a (30) Minute Duty Free Lunch

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Evaluation: Annually Pursuant to Oklahoma Law

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the

neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead,

above shoulder and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands

to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to

students; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 25 pounds,

ability to administer CPR

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development and evaluation of the district’s media services, including planning, implementation and budgeting.
• Consults with the building principal to schedule library and computer lab times.
• Instructs students on the proper use of print and electronic library and computer lab resources, including developing students’ research, reference and critical thinking skills.
• Conducts an annual inventory, including discarding dated materials.
• Advises and provides guidance to district library monitors.
• Orders new materials as needed and in accordance with all district purchasing procedures and in conjunction with individual departments. Systematically updates teachers regarding new resources available.
• Coordinates the annual book fair.
• Collaborates with teachers to ensure maximum access to educational media for classroom planning and use.
• Delivers media curriculum objectives to students in partnerships with other teaching staff.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent information access and use so as to develop the skills in the use of instructional materials in relation to learning outcomes.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading needs.
• On an annual basis analyzes the media program to establish new policies and services as necessary and to determine needs to update technology.
• Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials.
• Regularly participates in appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
• Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to support and enrich the curriculum of the building.
• Meets site and district staff development requirements.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.