Library Services Coordinator

• Oversee the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and processing of print and non-print curriculum-related resources for District libraries according to District policies and operating procedures.

• Provide assistance to campus library media specialists on the integration of information skills, literature, and technology into the curriculum.

• Support campus library media specialists in the daily operation of the Library Media Program.

• Maintain communication with public and university libraries and seek ways to share resources and services.

• Communicate with administrators, campus library media specialists, and campus staff to support teaching and learning.

• Identify, develop, and coordinate a systematic process for District services for the Library Media Program.

• Provide professional learning on ethical use of materials and equipment.

• Administer, evaluate, and provide professional learning for District purchased online databases.

• Conduct professional learning and regular meetings for campus library media specialists.

• Plan and present at District Wide Professional Learning for library media specialists.

• Consult and collaborate regularly with campus library media specialists and provide ongoing assistance and support.

• Work effectively with District and campus administrators.

• Promote Conroe ISD libraries in the community and through official social media.

• Oversee collection development.

• Merge Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) records and standardize the District library catalog.

• Maintain Library Services web site as a tool for instruction and professional learning.

• Coordinate library special projects as needed.

• Collect data and prepare responses to reconsideration of materials in conjunction with the District Legal Department.

• Develop Opening Day Collections for new campus libraries.

• Review and cultivate eBook and audio book lists for District library.

• Monitor and oversee writing author contracts, in accordance with District policies, to maintain consistency throughout all District libraries.

• Lead new library media specialist mentoring program.

• Serve as resource for principals in hiring and evaluating campus library media specialists.

• Serve as a resource for District administrators and Planning & Construction regarding design of new school libraries.

• Attend state conventions as appropriate to collaborate with Texas library leaders and to engage in continued professional growth.

• Remain current regarding established laws, policies, operating procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Participate in professional organizations and activities which relate to library media and technology.

• Remain current on library professional association documents related to intellectual freedom and school librarianship.

• Regular attendance.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s Degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Valid School Librarian certificate, or other appropriate Texas certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proven leadership skills in

• Working with people
• Curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
• Organization and follow through
• Communication, oral and written
• Budget planning
• Interfacing library program with other programs
• Ability to work under pressure

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional District travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.