Job Description of Media Specialist, A Library Aide, A Volunteer, and a Student Aide.

Library Media Specialist

Qualifications:

Master's degree in library science

Successful experience in teaching desirable

Criteria:

• Ability to work well with a variety of people

• Student-centered and caring; excited about teaching

• Good communication skills

• Flexible and positive

• Leadership skills

• Knowledge of curriculum, information problem-solving, resource-based learning and general education

• Knowledge of computers and other technologies

• Good organizational skills.

• Current in children's, young adult and adult literature

• Evidence of a strong academic background.

Responsibilities:

·         Assist with building curriculum development by participating in team planning and teaching, serving as a classroom resource person and providing instructional materials support.

·         Promote and assist staff and students in the use of a variety of resources.

·         Assist with student and staff production projects.

·         Promote and support the appropriate use of technology by students and teachers

·         Provide reading guidance and encourage reading for both enjoyment and information.

·         Help student become independent users of information.

·         Provide inservice to teachers on emerging technologies.

·         Consult with parents on services of the library.

·         Design and implement a building library program, consistent with building and district goals.

·         Communicate library program goals clearly to building principal and staff.

·         Administer the building media budget.

·         Provide flexible and convenient access to the library.

·         Select materials (print and non-print) so that the collection is responsive to the needs of the students and teachers.

·         Insure that equipment is maintained and repaired as needed.

·         Establish a public relations program to inform the school of library program activities.

·         Encourage use of the library and its equipment and materials by students and teachers.

·         Establish a friendly, productive atmosphere in the library

LIBRARY AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications:

• One year of post high school education
• Prior library experience preferred
• Ability to work as a member of the team
• Good people skills
• Good organizational skills
• Effective student management skills
• Basic technology skills

Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of the Library Aide position is to have someone to assist the Library Media Specialist or Library Media Specialist & Technology Integration Specialist in operating an effective library-media center.

Job Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintains organization of print and non-print materials and resources
• Maintains a positive student climate in the library-media center
• Prepares materials for circulation
• Circulates and repair materials
• Maintains adequate records regarding use of materials and resources
• Processes purchase orders and receives new materials and resources
• Maintains an accurate inventory
• Assists the Library Media Specialist or Library Media

  Specialist & Technology Integration Specialist as requested

 Library Volunteer Job Description

PURPOSE OF VOLUNTEER JOB:

Aide in day to day operation of media center

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Shelf straightening

- Maintaining work area minor cleaning of library materials

- Read with students

- Collating and stapling printed materials - affixing labels as needed

- Performs basic and other routine tasks as assigned within skill level

SKILLS / ABILITIES / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

- Ability to speak and understand English and to convey a positive, friendly attitude

 - Ability to work congenially with staff, patrons and other volunteers

- Ability to provide dependable transportation so as to be punctual, and the ability to be

contacted by telephone for scheduling, changes and meetings

 - Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instruction

Job Description of Student Aide

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

                        Assist in book and periodical circulation

                        Input and file patron records

                        File microfiche, current and back-issue periodicals

                        Shelve new and incoming books

                        Read shelves to maintain classification order

                        Assist patrons in use of library and computer databases

                        Inform patrons of library policies, and assist in enforcement

                        Help with general library maintenance

                        Assist with special projects as they arise

                        Help with Media Center coordination activities – delivery of equipment to classrooms; taping of satellite telecourses; video and audio tape copying; cleaning and inventory of equipment

Minimum Qualifications Required

                        Respect for Library users, and good customer service skills

                        Ability to communicate well with coworkers and library patrons

                        Basic knowledge of how library materials are organized and accessed

                        Basic computer skills and/or familiarity with library databases

                        Good work ethic/reliable