LIBRARY/MEDIA ASSISTANT

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Under the direction of an assigned Principal, perform a variety of library support duties involved with the selection, acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books, textbooks and materials; assist students and staff utilizing the school library.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform a variety of library support duties involved with the selection, acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books, textbooks and materials. ECoordinate circulation of library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using a computerized system and bar codes; shelve returned books and materials; reserve books for students and staff. EOperate a computer to maintain record of overdue materials; send overdue notices to students and teachers; collect fines and payments for overdue or lost items; maintain appropriate files and records; input and delete student information from computer as needed. EReceive, process and distribute textbooks according to established procedures; maintain related records and files; notify students and parents of fines for lost or damaged books. EAssist in the selection and ordering of library books and other media material for the library; prepare related records. EAssist students and teachers with the selection and location of books, textbooks and other materials; instruct students in proper methods of utilizing the library; coordinate library schedule with instructors. ESelect and read books aloud to students to promote interest in reading. EOrganize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain a clean and orderly library environment. EMend, repair and maintain damaged library materials and textbooks; select, prepare and maintain records of lost or damaged books. EMaintain discipline and order in the library; enforce discipline procedures according to established guidelines. EOperate a variety of library and media center equipment including a typewriter, laminator, copier, and others as assigned. EAssist teachers and students utilizing the computer lab.Assist with inventory of library materials.Perform related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic functions, operations and maintenance of a school library.Appropriate stories and reading levels of elementary school students.Library technical processes related to the acquisition, cataloging, classification and circulation of library and textbook materials.Basic Dewey Decimal system and cataloging system.Basic operation of a computer and data entry techniques.Library and textbook reference materials and sources.Record-keeping techniques.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.ABILITY TO: Perform library duties related to the acquisition, classification, cataloging, circulation and processing of books, periodicals, textbooks and other library materials.Assist students, staff and others in locating and utilizing library materials.Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.Maintain routine records.Operate a computer terminal.Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations applicable to the library and textbook distribution.Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.Work independently with little direction.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Library environment.Constant interruptions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to shelve library materials.Seeing to read books and media materials.Pushing and pulling carts.Stooping, reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to shelve and reach books.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and standard library equipment.Hearing and speaking to exchange information.