Library Assistant
About The Position
Responsible for providing assistance in the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including but not limited to: promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and library management system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations. Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: - Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to bend and lift up to 40 lbs - Frequent sitting & standing
Requirements
- High School or Equivalent (Required)
- Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Enjoys reading and willing to read
- Maintains a generally positive attitude
- Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students
- Observes all District policies and procedures
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
Nice To Haves
- Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System)
Responsibilities
- Organize and reshelve returned items
- Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans)
- Maintain and repair library materials
- Manage and catalog materials using resource management software (Destiny)
- Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library
- Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources
- Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintain a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks
- Help plan and participate in special library/literacy events (district-wide events and school specific events)
- Assist and perform necessary record-keeping for all library resources, including a full inventory of all resources no less than every two years
- Assist in the training, scheduling, and management of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the library
- Perform other library related duties as assigned or requested
- Assist with the supervision, management, instruction, and activities in the Library Media Center
- Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.
- Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons
- Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources
Benefits
- This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
- This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
