Library Media specialist

The LMS promotes the development of information skills and a love of reading in students by establishing an effective school library media program. The library media specialist will provide a school library program that functions as an essential part of the whole educational program, supporting the curriculum and goals of the school district, their school, and the individual needs of students. The LMS participates in curriculum planning to integrate information literacy skills with the curriculum of the school. The LMS serves as an information specialist assisting teachers, students, and the learning community with their information needs.

Essential responsibilities of the LMS include (but are not limit to):

·        Ensuring a welcoming environment in the LMS

·        Collaborating with the classroom teachers to integrate information literacy skills with the curriculum of the school

·        Participating in curriculum planning for the whole school

·        The LMS will be an expert on the school’s curriculum

·        Providing professional development and technology training for library staff and teachers

·        Managing the library’s budget

·        Managing the library collection

·        Managing staff and volunteers

·        Providing a variety of resources to accommodate diverse learners

·        The LMS will be example of a life-long learner

·        The LMS will be advocate for the LMS

Library aide

The library aide will assist the LMS in the effective, efficient operation of the school library media center by assisting with LMC maintenance by shelving books, repairing books and materials, and by helping to maintain a welcoming environment in the LMC. The library aide will assist students and teachers with information needs.

The essential responsibilities of the library aide include (but are not limited to):

·        Shelving books

·        Assisting in locating resources

·        Supervising students

·        The library aide will operate and maintain audiovisual equipment

·        Checking books in and out

·        Assisting in maintaining a welcoming environment in the LMS

·        Assisting with inventory

·        Assisting with fundraising activities

·        Printing monthly statistics reports

Volunteers

Volunteers will assist with maintaining a welcoming environment in the LMC by shelving books, checking books in and out, and assisting the LMS, staff, and patrons.

Essential tasks of the library media center Volunteer include (but are not limited to):

·        Shelving books

·        Checking books in and out

·        Assisting in maintaining a welcoming environment in the LMC

·        Assisting patrons in locating resources in the LMS

·        Assisting with fun raising activities

·        Assisting with incentive/celebration activities

Student aide

Student aides will assist in maintaining a welcoming environment in the LMC by shelving books, checking books in and out, and assisting the LMS, staff, and volunteers.

Essential responsibilities of the student aide include (but are not limited to):

·        Shelving books

·        Checking books in and out

·        Assisting in maintaining a welcoming environment in the LMC

·        Assisting in locating resources in the LMS

·        Assisting with fun raising activities

·        Assisting with incentive/celebration activities