Substitute - Library Media Specialist

Livermore Valley Joint Unified Schools•Livermore, CA

About The Position

The Library Media Specialist provides support to the instructional program by performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks. This role involves documenting losses, monitoring procedures, implementing age-appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources, selecting appropriate items to support classroom instruction, and instructing students on the proper use of library resources.

Requirements

Job related experience is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A combination of education, training, and/or job experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pre-employment Proficiency Test may be required.
Meet employment requirements as applicable with state, federal, local laws and Board Policy.
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Reading a variety of manuals.
Writing documents following prescribed formats.
Presenting information to others.
Understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Library practices, terminology and procedures.
Age appropriate literature.
Computer and Internet operations.
Concepts of grammar and punctuation.
Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events.
Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data.
Considering a number of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Working with data utilizing defined but different processes.
Operating equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
Working with a wide diversity of individuals.
Working with a variety of data.
Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.
Independent interpretation of guidelines for problem solving with data.
Moderate problem solving with equipment.
Establishing effective working relationships.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Displaying mechanical aptitude.
Working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

Assists teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials for classroom and/or class assignments.
Conducts classes and/or activities in various formats (e.g., schedule library sessions, show videos, make presentations on books/authors) to promote the use and enjoyment of literature.
Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within the collection (e.g., repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals) to ensure the availability of books and library materials.
Maintains materials inventory (e.g., textbook, library books, library hardware/software, media equipment, and related instructional materials) to provide an up-to-date reference and ensure availability when required.
Monitors various activities involving fines of library and textbooks (e.g., overdue book notices, collecting monies for fines, maintaining reports clearing students of fines) to ensure fines are paid and documented.
Operates within the library budget for the purchase and maintenance of books and materials to maintain an updated and effective library inventory.
Participates in circulation activities (e.g., check materials in and out, restock shelves, reserve books for students, locate books) to ensure the literacy needs of students and teachers are met.
Processes library books, textbooks, periodicals, software, and related media materials (e.g., logging into master files, bar coding, shelving, producing required reports) to provide students and staff with required materials.
Responds to inquiries from students, staff, and parents (e.g., availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines) to provide information and/or direction as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.