Library Media Center Assistant

JOB TITLE:Library Media Center Assistant

JOB GOAL:  Assist school Library Media Specialist (LMS) in the full utilization of Library Media Center (LMC) services, materials, and resources offered to Marshfield R-1 students and staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise students in the LMC.
• Assist students and staff in locating, evaluating, and using electronic and print information resources.
• Assist students and staff by answering questions, gathering materials, demonstrating use of software, and providing instruction for multi-media production and viewing.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive environment; and assist in preparation of displays.
• Follow standardized operating policies and procedures to:
  • Maintain the library collection including: shelving books, reading shelves, adding and withdrawing items, mending and repairing items, and inventory.
  • Prepare school library media collections for automation, which includes, but not limited to locating, entering and revising information in computer databases, applying spine labels and bar codes, and covering books.
  • Circulate library materials, including scheduling facility use, reserving or holding material, checking materials in and out, delivering materials, sending overdue announcements, maintaining overdue records and collecting fines.
• Assist in training of volunteers and new library assistants
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school Library Media Specialist and school principal
• Potential for student organization sponsorship 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  • 60 + college hours
• Ability to
  • Supervise and work effectively with students in the assigned environment.
  • Work effectively with school staff.
  • Perform clerical tasks with limited supervision and assume clerical responsibility for a major segment of the library’s operations.
  • Keep abreast of changing technologies and assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services and equipment.

• Knowledge of:
  • Standard reference materials
  • Computer operations, word processing, and data entry
  • Basic operation of audio-visual equipment
  • Basic Dewey classification and library material retrieval systems.
  • Basic electronic search techniques including keyword and subject searching.
• Physical requirements:
  • Constant standing and walking, frequent bending/stooping, squatting/crouching and reaching above the shoulder to shelve books, and standing on step ladder/stool.
  • Occasional carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds to receive and handle book orders or move equipment.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

• Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy on evaluation.
• Performance evaluation includes stated responsibilities and adherence to school policies as outlined in district personnel handbook such as safety guidelines, dress standards, attendance, and leave policies.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Reports to the LMS and principal
• Salary and benefits based on the Instructional Assistant salary schedule of MR1 School District
• Work day schedule as determined by the LMS and principal.
• Contract length: 176 days ( 7 hours/day with ½ hour for lunch)