Library Supervisor - Sierra School

PLACERVILLE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION LIBRARY SUPERVISOR DEFINITION: The Library Supervisor works independently and is responsible for the general operations of the school Library Media Center. S/he performs a variety of specialized technical and clerical tasks relative to maintaining a well organized and functional library media center and supporting the instructional program of the school district. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Order books, periodicals, audio/visuals, software, and online resources for the library collection and use. • Select materials through a regular process of reading, previewing and feedback from state curriculum frameworks, staff, and students. • Catalog all new library materials. • Make recommendations to the principal relative to the function of the library. • Continually review library collection to remove outdated materials. • Attend appropriate in-service and staff meetings. • Teach library skills to students and staff. • Supervise student groups who utilize the library. • Prepare comprehensive notices/letters to students, staff, parents and the public. • Keep staff informed of new books and materials in the library. • Repair current library materials. • Operate a variety of audiovisual equipment, such as TV/VCR/DVD, computer and printer. • Use and instruct others in the use of technology, such as desktop publishing, word-processing, and web based research. • Keep a variety of accurate records of library acquisitions, circulation and inventory; collect fees for lost and damaged materials. • Prepares school, district, county, state and federal reports related to library books, materials and textbooks. • Create and maintain an attractive atmosphere in the library. • Organize reading activity events for students. • Develop and present displays and bulletin boards that promote student interest in reading. • Develop and present lessons to small groups of students. • Help correlate library usage with the school plan. • Solicit and coordinate community, parent, and student volunteer help. • Perform other duties as assigned. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: • Provide health related information to children and/or their parents. • Inform children and/or their parents about medical services available through school or in the local community. • Provide information to children and/or their parents about the Medi-Cal system and where/how to access applications. • Refer children to medical services covered by Medi-Cal. • Assist with the identification of at-risk children/families and refer them to the proper agencies for services. • Attend the MAA Time Survey and ongoing MAA program policy/procedure meetings. REQUIRED: • TB test clearance. • California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance. • A high school diploma. • Proper English grammar and spelling. • Knowledge of computer systems and library software. • Keep accurate records. • Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System, library terminology, and standard library practices and procedures. • Maintain confidentiality of student-related information. • The ability to maintain discipline and order among students using the library. DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of general office methods and procedures. • Positive experience working with children and adults. • Satisfy the No Child Left Behind compliance requirements. • Possess knowledge of children’s and young adult’s literature. • Prior experience working with children. • Work cooperatively with staff, students, and community. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Abilities: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally sit, walk or stand. The employee will occasionally reach forward or above the head, bend and twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person. Employee will lift boxes of books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.