Library Assistant

Peoria Unified School District • Peoria, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Library Assistant performs clerical and technical functions to support the Library Paraprofessional with student supervision and instruction, and maintains library files, records, equipment, and book inventories. The role assists students, teachers, and staff with library circulation, catalogues, electronic resources, and research; supports computer and equipment use; and helps keep library materials organized and ready for use.

The position is based at Vistancia Elementary in Peoria, Arizona, and is a 9-month school support staff position. Duties may include other assigned tasks. The listed essential functions are illustrative and are not a comprehensive list.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and the equivalent of two years of college, or a passing score on a state-approved competency examination.
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must pass a background clearance check.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of automated systems, audiovisuals, electronic learning methods, customer service techniques, and library systems for finding, reshelving, and reading shelves.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and maintaining electronic and manual filing systems.
• Skill in assisting patrons in locating materials, books, and audiovisual resources.
• Skill in counting, handling, and receipting collected money.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the public, and others doing business with the district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Library Paraprofessional with student supervision and instruction in alignment with curriculum goals.
• Help students, teachers, and staff with circulation, the online catalogue, patron and electronic data, and special requests.
• Repair damaged books by gluing, rebinding, or taping information.
• Maintain library files and records; receive and process orders; track overdue, damaged, and lost books; send notices or contact students and teachers about returns; and collect and process fines.
• Assist with and monitor student access to computer files, and help students use computers and peripherals properly.
• Maintain and update computer applications, electronic resources, and web resources; troubleshoot computers and equipment.
• Maintain book inventories; check books in and out; reshelve and read shelves to keep books in order; prepare new books with stamps, barcodes, spine labels, and protective covers; and enter book information into computer files.
• Set up seasonal displays and decorations and create bibliography packets.
• Connect classroom movies to the school system.
• Assist with Internet research for class assignments and recommend books to teachers and students.
• Read to Enrichment groups in conjunction with classroom activities and learning criteria.

What This Job Offers

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