Library Aide (7.5 Hours/181 Days) (2026-2027)

Aiken County Public Schools•Aiken, SC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Library Media Specialist, the Media Aide will assist with students in the library to meet instructional goals and objectives and assist patrons with the full use of library services, and provide support to the Library Media Specialist by freeing him/her from non-professional duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Meets highly qualified standards (Associates Degree preferred, 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or passing score on the ParaPro Exam).
A good knowledge of and understanding of child growth and development; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write and/or type routine reports and correspondences.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of district personnel or organizations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
Ability to work independently, with limited supervision.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, district employees, and the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
Ability to provide assistance to students with academic work.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred
60 hours college credit from an accredited college
passing score on the ParaPro Exam

Responsibilities

Operate computer system for circulating library materials.
Shelve books.
Staff circulation desk.
Supervise student helpers.
Participate in maintenance of library space (dusting, repairing and updating signage and/or displays, cleaning tables, etc.) with the assistance of library helpers.
Pull teacher book requests.
Read shelves to keep collection organized.
Process and prepare new books for circulation.
Process and prepare books identified for weeding from collection.
Pull books for weeding based on criteria set by the Library Media Specialist.
Train student helpers.
Assist with inventory.
Assist students who need additional support with instructional tasks.
Deliver requested books and technology resources to teachers.
Help patrons locate library resources.
Keep the library open and running smoothly when librarian has to be out of the library for collaboration, professional development, etc.
Receive walk-in patrons and guests, providing information and assistance.
Repair books with torn pages, broken bindings, missing barcodes and call numbers, etc.
Supervise technology use by students.
Perform duties as assigned.