Library Media Specialist

Nettleton School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

POSITION TYPE

Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Provides for the delivery of media center services in the school setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and a MS teaching license with a library science endorsement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with all students, parents, school personnel, and other members of the community.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and management skills.
• Ability to prepare and disseminate written reports within required timelines; ability to quickly learn and apply new technology.
• Possesses sufficient strength, agility, dexterity and mobility to carry out all performance responsibilities; possesses the ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior.

REPORTS TO

School Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Orders, processes, maintains and circulates print and non-print media center materials; solicits input from faculty concerning the selection of new materials.
• Consults review recommendations and sources lists to insure effective curriculum development; solicits input from faculty concerning the selection of new materials.
• Makes available lists, reviews, and catalogs for teachers to use in selecting and requesting materials which support their curriculum.
• Plans collaboratively with classroom teacher so that media center skills are taught in conjunction with curriculum related activities; participates in the planning, development and implementation of curriculum programs.
• Prepares bibliographies and other materials on specific subjects for student and teacher use; publishes regularly, lists of new materials added to the media center collection.
• Conducts training activities in the use of the media center materials, equipment and technology for teachers, students and volunteer personnel.
• Maintains an inviting and pleasant environment that encourages maximum use of the media center by both students and faculty; provides media experiences designed to help students develop vocational and avocational interests.
• Organizes, distributes, and promotes the effective use of media center equipment; makes minor repairs to books and audio-visual materials and equipment; weeds the media center collection, discarding and replacing worn or outdated articles as needed; conducts an end-of-the-year inventory of library materials and school equipment.
• Maintains accurate, complete records and reports as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.