What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Aide position at School City of East Chicago?
July 13, 2026
School City of East Chicago
2026-2027 School Year
Position: Library Aide
School(s): Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Reports to: Building Principal
Job Goal:
The library assistant/aide should have clerical competencies that will enable him/her to perform tasks that are related to the ordering, receipt, cataloging maintenance, inventory, production, circulation and utilization of library materials and equipment.
Educational/Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED- Work effectively with children/adolescents
- Ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines and systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent organizational skills
- Prefer work experience within an urban setting
- Knowledge of community resources
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Use the Follett Destiny system to:
o Circulate materials
o Catalog new materials
o Process new materials
o Run overdue/fine reports and deliver monthly notices
o Inventory materials
2. Process books
o Paste in pockets and date due slips
o Stamp ownership
o Cover books
3. Type permission letters and lists
4. Preparation of orders
5. Shelve books
6. Shelf maintenance
7. Collect overdue materials and fines monthly
8. Maintain periodicals
9. Prepare bulletin boards and arrange displays
10. Conduct inventory
11. Schedule audio-visual equipment for teacher use
12. Assist teachers and students in using the library
13. Create an inviting atmosphere
14. Maintain a sign-in log (calendar) for library usage
15. Put Reading Counts dots on book spines that have quizzes
16. Laminate teacher and library materials as requested
17. Bind books as requested
18. Assist students and teachers in utilizing electronic resources
19. Assist in preparation of various reading programs and awards, including optional Book Fairs
20. Conduct an ongoing weeding process of the collection
21. Identify and schedule AV Equipment repair
22. Must possess written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread emails, as well as reading comprehension to respond to those emails.
23. Library Orientation
Length of Employment:
- Follows SCEC Teacher & Student Calendar
SALARY: $16.69 per hour
START DATE: Upon Board Approval
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to:
School City of East Chicago
1401 East 144th St.
East Chicago, IN 46312
HumanResource@ecps.org
MUST PROVIDE THREE (3) REFERENCES
Look for postings on-line @ www.scec.k12.in.us Links/Services/Human Resource/ Job Opportunities
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