Library Media Specialist, 2026-27

Lafayette County School District • Oxford, MS

3d

About The Position

TITLE: Library/Media Specialist QUALIFICATIONS: Library Science Degree (preferred) State teaching license with the area of endorsement in Library Science REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To provide a wide range of books and multimedia resources to support teaching and learning; to prepare students for life-long learning, informed decision-making, a love for reading, and the use of information technologies. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A library media specialist’s job description includes: Management Develops short and long-range goals for the media center program Develop and implement policies and procedures for the media center Maintains the media center to be an attractive, functional, orderly environment with an atmosphere conducive to learning Works with the technology coordinator to implement the technology plan for the school Manages the library budget, including special funds allocated to the library program Organization and Maintenance Provides a balanced, up-to-date collection of both print and non-print material,s including technology, to support the school’s instructional program Classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes materials for circulation Establishes circulation procedures for easy access to the media center collection and maintains records on the use of its resources Accounts for materials through a yearly inventory and discards/weeds out inappropriate, worn-out, or outdated items Assists in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of clerks, student assistants, and adult volunteers Instructional Consultant Provides orientation and instruction for students and faculty in the use of the library media center’s materials and equipment Assists students and teachers in locating information and resources for research Encourages reading by maintaining an awareness of students’ reading interests and by providing guidance in the selection of appropriate materials Works cooperatively with teachers to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and library appreciation into the curriculum Promotes a positive relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community Determines instructional needs within the library media program by consulting with teachers and administrators Publicizes library media programs and services Distributes written communications to inform teachers of new materials in the media center Develop and communicate goals, objectives, and budgetary needs for the library media program to administrators Professional Growth Provides professional development in the use of information and technology for faculty and staff Attends library conferences/workshops and continuing education courses to keep abreast of new library media trends Participates in professional organizations and activities relating to library media and technology Provides access to professional materials/information for the faculty and staff TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 days annually, based on the certified teacher pay scale EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation procedure of certified employees of the Lafayette County School District and the Mississippi Department of Education.

Requirements

• Library Science Degree (preferred)
• State teaching license with the area of endorsement in Library Science

Responsibilities

• Develops short and long-range goals for the media center program
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the media center
• Maintains the media center to be an attractive, functional, orderly environment with an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Works with the technology coordinator to implement the technology plan for the school
• Manages the library budget, including special funds allocated to the library program
• Provides a balanced, up-to-date collection of both print and non-print material,s including technology, to support the school’s instructional program
• Classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes materials for circulation
• Establishes circulation procedures for easy access to the media center collection and maintains records on the use of its resources
• Accounts for materials through a yearly inventory and discards/weeds out inappropriate, worn-out, or outdated items
• Assists in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of clerks, student assistants, and adult volunteers
• Provides orientation and instruction for students and faculty in the use of the library media center’s materials and equipment
• Assists students and teachers in locating information and resources for research
• Encourages reading by maintaining an awareness of students’ reading interests and by providing guidance in the selection of appropriate materials
• Works cooperatively with teachers to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and library appreciation into the curriculum
• Promotes a positive relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community
• Determines instructional needs within the library media program by consulting with teachers and administrators
• Publicizes library media programs and services
• Distributes written communications to inform teachers of new materials in the media center
• Develop and communicate goals, objectives, and budgetary needs for the library media program to administrators
• Provides professional development in the use of information and technology for faculty and staff
• Attends library conferences/workshops and continuing education courses to keep abreast of new library media trends
• Participates in professional organizations and activities relating to library media and technology
• Provides access to professional materials/information for the faculty and staff

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed