Library Media Assistant -PCW

TITLE                                  Library Media Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 48 college credit hours, or successful completion of the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), or ParaPro Test.
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and common office equipment to include computers and database and word processing programs.
• Highly developed interpersonal, group, and communication skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work without constant direct supervision.

REPORTS TO:                      Site principal; site library media specialist; may consult      

                                                           Director of Information Technology Services.

JOB GOAL:

      To assist in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning   

       library media program that supports the educational mission

       of the school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the appropriate order of library media center materials and equipment to assure efficient access.

• Accurately circulates library media center materials and equipment to students and staff while keeping proper records of their circulation.

• Assists in making requisitions for library media center materials and equipment.

• Prepares new materials and equipment for placement in the library media center’s collection.

• Maintains electronic catalog and circulation records and makes changes as necessary to keep the records current and accessible.

• Develops and distributes reports concerning available materials to teachers and students including overdue reports.

• Makes simple repairs to damaged materials.

• Maintains an inventory of office, technology supplies, and replacement items.

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• Follows established procedure to collect and receipt money paid for fines or lost materials, and maintains financial records for special projects.

• Prepares circulation and financial reports as needed.

• Assists students and staff with the use of library media center materials, audiovisual and computer equipment, and electronic resources.

• Assists in maintaining the appearance of the library media center.

• Assists in inventory and weeding procedures.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned to benefit the library media program.          

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:        Nine months.

EVALUATION:                               Performance of this job will be evaluated

annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

Approved by:________________________________________________   Date:_____________

Reviewed and agreed to by:_____________________________________   Date:_____________

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Revised 8-05