2026-2027 Library Media Assistant - Crittenden Middle School

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Library Media Assistant provides assistance to the Media Specialist at Crittenden Middle School. The role supports library operations, helps students and teachers use library materials and technology, and provides clerical support in the main office when needed. The position also provides customer service to students, teachers, and families and models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Other related duties may be assigned by the Principal, Media Specialist, or another appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Completion of a standard high school course of study, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes keyboarding, other business courses, and computer usage.
• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and math.
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of library organization and/or previous experience in library work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electronic database in the library automation system.
• Assist students and teachers in using library materials, including technology.
• Prepare displays, orders, reports, notices, and letters as requested by the School Library Media Specialist.
• Receive periodicals and prepare them for circulation.
• Care for library materials, including managing book stock according to accepted library practices, shelving materials daily, repairing damaged materials, and maintaining bar codes.
• Provide superior customer service to students, teachers, and families.
• Provide clerical support in the main office during periods of high volume or as directed by the building principal.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Media Specialist, or another appropriate administrator.
• Provide back-up clerical coverage in the main office as needed.

What This Job Offers

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