Library Media Center Assistant

Marshfield R-1 Schools MO•Marshfield, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Assist school Library Media Specialist (LMS) in the full utilization of Library Media Center (LMC) services, materials, and resources offered to Marshfield R-1 students and staff.

Requirements

60 + college hours
Ability to Supervise and work effectively with students in the assigned environment.
Work effectively with school staff.
Perform clerical tasks with limited supervision and assume clerical responsibility for a major segment of the library’s operations.
Keep abreast of changing technologies and assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services and equipment.
Knowledge of standard reference materials
Knowledge of computer operations, word processing, and data entry
Knowledge of basic operation of audio-visual equipment
Knowledge of basic Dewey classification and library material retrieval systems.
Knowledge of basic electronic search techniques including keyword and subject searching.
Constant standing and walking, frequent bending/stooping, squatting/crouching and reaching above the shoulder to shelve books, and standing on step ladder/stool.
Occasional carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds to receive and handle book orders or move equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise students in the LMC.
Assist students and staff in locating, evaluating, and using electronic and print information resources.
Assist students and staff by answering questions, gathering materials, demonstrating use of software, and providing instruction for multi-media production and viewing.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive environment; and assist in preparation of displays.
Follow standardized operating policies and procedures to maintain the library collection including: shelving books, reading shelves, adding and withdrawing items, mending and repairing items, and inventory.
Prepare school library media collections for automation, which includes, but not limited to locating, entering and revising information in computer databases, applying spine labels and bar codes, and covering books.
Circulate library materials, including scheduling facility use, reserving or holding material, checking materials in and out, delivering materials, sending overdue announcements, maintaining overdue records and collecting fines.
Assist in training of volunteers and new library assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned by the school Library Media Specialist and school principal.
Potential for student organization sponsorship.