Location:
Hendersonville Elementary School
JOB PURPOSE
Under occasional supervision, assists the Library Media Specialist with non-professional library tasks required to manage the library and its collections, circulate materials, and provide reference, research and technical assistance for students and teachers. Reports to the Library Media Specialist.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintains and updates computerized inventory of library holdings and patron information; maintains card catalogs and other collection records as directed.
Schedules and sets up equipment in classrooms as needed for viewing.
Prepares books, periodicals and other materials for circulation.
Assists students and teachers in selecting appropriate reading materials and information sources and in locating needed information for research/classroom projects.
Assists students (individually and in small or large groups) in the use of reference materials and in the development of research skills; assists students in using electronic resources and applications software.
Assists in administering small group standardized testing.
Prepares and distributes overdue notices.
Performs general library duties, including receiving and processing new materials, cataloging, checking materials in and out, shelving materials and straightening shelves, weeding materials, mending books, preparing book displays, and reserving materials for teachers and staff.
Assists Library Media Specialist in managing students and classes while in the media center.
Assists in instructing and supervising the work of student assistants and volunteers.
Assists in maintaining media center equipment, troubleshoots problems, and initiates maintenance and repairs as needed.
Assists in procuring library materials.
Assists in conducting annual physical inventory of library materials.
Assists in coordinating special programs, services and events as required, including the Accelerated Reader program, school book fairs and author visits.
Performs duties of Library Media Specialist as necessary in his/her absence.
Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility in addition to informing the Library Media Specialist.
Operates a variety of equipment such as computers, printers, scanner, audio-visual equipment, recording equipment, digital camera, copier, calculator, telephone, laminating machine, LCD equipment, etc.; and any other designated equipment.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, teachers, other school administrators and staff, District administrators and staff, vendors/service providers, students, parents, volunteers and the general public.
Attends training, seminars and workshops, and other training opportunities to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
May assist with morning and afternoon bus/carpool procedures as scheduled.
Performs routine office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing routine records and reports, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, and other jobs as required by the Library Media Specialist.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by one to two years of library and/or clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Associate’s degree is desirable. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The Colleton County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.