Library Assistant (2026-2027)

Stafford County Public Schools•Stafford, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the building administrator and librarian, this position assists in implementing the school library's objectives to enable students and faculty to take advantage of the materials and services available. The role involves ensuring the library is accessible, assisting with its general neatness and displays, monitoring patrons and the database, and performing various clerical, maintenance, and accounting functions. This includes shelving books, processing interlibrary loans, ordering and returning materials, conducting annual inventories, preparing reports, processing new materials and equipment, maintaining supply inventory, preparing new books for circulation, and periodical maintenance. The position also involves inspecting circulated items, organizing repairs for damaged materials, performing circulation desk procedures (checking in/out, registering patrons, collecting fines), assisting patrons with general questions and locating resources, and providing assistance with AV equipment, computers, and library technologies. Additionally, the role involves training and maintaining the Makerspace, supporting school-related library services, training staff and volunteers on equipment and library tasks, assisting with the training and supervision of volunteers and student aides, and working with individuals and groups to carry out instructional plans and implement library programs. The position requires supporting core values, engaging in professional development, responding to information requests promptly, maintaining a neat appearance, demonstrating appropriate attendance and punctuality, serving as a role model, working harmoniously with colleagues, and complying with all District and School policies and regulations, including confidentiality. Other related duties may be required/assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent
One (1) year of work-related experience.
Knowledge of Organization of the Library, such as the Dewey Decimal System
Demonstrate initiative and flexibility
Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
standing for prolonged periods
sitting for prolonged periods
moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively
moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively
feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand
identifying colors visually
identifying objects in low light or distant conditions
communicating via spoken language
communicating via written language
perceiving sounds
making decisions using logic and rational thinking

Nice To Haves

library experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs duties to ensure that the library remains accessible to students and teachers
Assists the Librarian in overseeing the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays
Assists the Librarian with monitoring the library's patrons and maintaining the patron and materials database.
Assists the Librarian with various clerical, maintenance, and accounting functions of the school library, including shelving books and media, processing interlibrary loans, ordering, distributing, and returning materials, the annual inventory of library materials, the preparation of reports, processing of new materials and equipment, maintaining current inventory of supplies, and preparing new books for circulation (labels, stamps, covers), and periodical maintenance.
Inspects the conditions of circulated items and organizes the repair of damaged materials.
Performs circulation desk procedures, including checking in and checking out materials, registering patrons, and collecting fines.
Assists patrons with general questions related to library operations and procedures and with locating library resources.
Provides assistance in the use of AV equipment and other technology.
Provides assistance in the use of computers and library technologies.
Train, Supervise and Maintain Makerspace
Performs various support activities for the school related to library services, as assigned by the Principal and the Librarian
Trains staff and volunteers on laminator operation and general library tasks.
Assists with the training and supervision of volunteers and student aides.
Works with individuals and groups in the library to carry out the instructional plans of the Librarian and to assist in implementing library programs.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.