Library Media Specialist - 2025-2026

Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Provides a well-balanced media center containing materials in all formats, equipment, and a program of services, which enhances and supports the school’s educational goals and objectives by providing access to information and ideas for students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

Hold a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate for School Media Librarian (K-12)
Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites.
Subject matter in area of assignment.
Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty.
In-service materials, subject matter and methods in area of specialty.
Record-keeping techniques.
Communication skills.
Research methods and report writing techniques.
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Responsibilities

Organizes and administers the library media center’s program of services to students and teachers to support the curriculum and to further the goals of the school.
Maintains the library media center to be a functional, attractive, and orderly environment which encourages maximum use.
Conducts an annual needs assessment and evaluation of the library media program through surveys, etc.
Maintains a balanced, relevant physical and electronic library media collection, discarding worn and obsolete materials and equipment as necessary by Board Policy.
Plans the budgeting and expenditure of funds allotted to the library program to reflect the requirements of the curriculum, subject to the Principal’s approval.
Establishes efficient routines and procedures for the circulation, utilization, maintenance, and inventory of the library media collection and equipment.
Provides instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas in a wide variety of formats.
Instructs, encourages, and collaborates with teachers in using library materials and equipment, as needed or requested.
Collaborates with teachers in planning instruction that will utilize library resources.
Schedules, trains, and supervises the library media clerk/staff.
Participates in relevant meetings and training to increase library expertise.
Prepares periodic statistical, financial, and other reports as required.
Assures compliance with federal, state, and district policy, administrative procedures, and negotiated agreements as applicable to assignment.
Maintains current knowledge of program regulations, requirements, restrictions, and standards.
Prepares and delivers training opportunities as appropriate.
Prioritizes, plans, and organizes work to meet schedules and timelines.
Actively promotes a school-wide culture of literacy through activities such as storytelling, book talks, displays, publications, reading programs, and special events.
Empowers students to be critical thinkers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
Maintains positive and professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.
Protects confidential information.