Library Assistant

Douglas County School District • Minden, NV

10d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Library Assistant supports the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including promoting literacy; supervising and instructing students; overseeing the library collection, equipment, and management system; assisting students and staff with library resources; and developing community relations. The role requires completion of DCSD training for new library staff and attendance at District library trainings. This is a regular position at Douglas County High School, scheduled for 20 hours per week and 176 work days per year (0.50 FTE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and comprehend written, graphic, and oral instructions.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to read aloud to students and willingness to read.
• Generally positive attitude.
• Ability to observe District policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Basic library management knowledge, including Destiny and the Dewey Decimal System.

Responsibilities

• Organize and reshelve returned items.
• Manage interlibrary loans between DCSD school libraries.
• Maintain and repair library materials.
• Manage and catalog materials using Destiny resource management software.
• Follow DCSD media and board policies pertaining to the library.
• Assist students and staff using print and DCSD digital resources.
• Answer phone calls, maintain an organized library environment, and complete other necessary routine tasks.
• Help plan and participate in district-wide and school-specific library and literacy events.
• Maintain records for library resources, including conducting a complete inventory at least once every two years.
• Assist with training, scheduling, and managing student assistants, aides, and community volunteers in the library.
• Perform other library-related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assist with supervision, management, instruction, and activities in the Library Media Center.
• Attend District library trainings on Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, and related topics.
• Loan books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons.
• Process returned books, textbooks, and other resources.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District-paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options
• Paid sick time
• Paid personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED