Library Media Specialist-Maddux Elementary 26-27 SY

West Memphis School District•West Memphis, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Library/Media Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and instructing students on the proper use of the library resource.

Requirements

Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others
Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Library practices, terminology and procedures
Age appropriate literature
Computer and Internet operations
Concepts of grammar and punctuation
Schedule activities, meetings, and/or events
Gather and/or collate data
Consider a number of factors when using equipment
Work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Work with data utilizing defined but different processes
Operate equipment using standardized methods
Work with a wide diversity of individuals
Work with a variety of data
Utilize a variety of job-related equipment
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
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Job related experience is required
Bachelor’s degree in job-related area
Library Media Specialist Certification K-12

Responsibilities

Assists teachers, students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of formats for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
Performs routine maintenance and operating checks on media equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.
Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; bar coding, shelving, producing required reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.