Library Manager

For the 2024/2025 school year

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Library Manager Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal Date Revised: May 2022

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library. May work under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university preferred
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Knowledge of library science
Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research
Ability to follow district cataloging system
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:
2 years experience working with children
2 years experience working in a library or as a classroom instructional aide preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Library Program Support

1. Implement school library program and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.

2. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.

3. Help library patrons use library/media center resources including computers and other equipment.

4. Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.

Instructional Support

5. Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.

6. Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.

7. Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.

8. Serve as information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

9. Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use.

Accounting and Inventory

10. Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources.

11. Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.

12. Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file.

13. Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

Clerical Support

14. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.

15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Student Management

16. Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

17. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

Other

18. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.

19. Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.

20. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

21. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to parent volunteers and student aides.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying
(15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Received by Date

Benefits

TRS-ActiveCare Medical Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (2 PP0 plans and 2 HMO plan) and Baylor Scott & White (HMO plan) In conjunction with the State of Texas contribution of $75.00, Marble Falls ISD pays a total of $454 towards the plan; $10,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy; Section 125 Cafeteria Plan enrollment; Plans available for employee to purchase - dental, vision, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, cancer, accident, FLEX medical and additional life insurance. Omni 403b and 457 contributions available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $75