Library Media Specialist

Simpson County•Franklin, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Media Specialist is responsible for stimulating and developing student and staff interest in the effective use of the library/media center. This role involves maintaining an environment conducive to good study and proper use, and assisting students, staff, and administration in technological utilization. The specialist will manage the library's collection, coordinate instructional programs, and oversee audio-visual equipment and technology for the school.

Requirements

Certification by Kentucky Department of Education with proper endorsement.
Responsible experience in teaching and supervision, or any equivalent combination of experience or training.
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of modern public school elementary/middle grades education and the ability to apply them to the needs of the school library/media center.
Knowledge of current curriculum, technological, and instructional practices.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate elementary/middle school level library/media center usage education.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with the entire school community.
Commitment to education reform.

Responsibilities

Maintains an orderly learning atmosphere and keeps the Principal informed of library/media center activities and problems.
Establishes, develops, and maintains a functional program of library science and technology.
Coordinates the evaluation and selection of books and materials for the library/media center and organizes materials for effective usage.
Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library/media center materials, and instructs teachers and students on their use.
Arranges special book-related displays and exhibits.
Establishes general library procedures designed to meet faculty and student needs.
Establishes and maintains a system of accounting for library books, reference volumes, and periodicals.
Removes obsolete and worn materials from collections.
Maintains an environment conducive to positive and proper use of the library/media center by students.
Promotes good library/media center conduct and helps pupils develop independent work habits.
Helps students develop habits of independent reference work and skills in using reference materials.
Provides students with a wide variety of materials to encourage intellectual probing and growth, enabling them to acquire skills for using library sources.
Develops and presents scheduled instructional programs to students, including library/media center operation and maintenance.
Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic on the invitation of the teacher.
Assists teachers in the full utilization of the library/media center.
Makes recommendations to the staff, Principal, and SBDM Council in the selection of books and other instructional materials.
Informs and involves teachers, staff, the Principal, and SBDM Council concerning new materials and acquisitions.
Works with teachers in planning assignments that will lead to extended use of library/media center resources.
Arranges for interlibrary/media center loan of materials.
Maintains all school audio-visual and related equipment.
Organizes the storage and handling of audio-visual materials for convenience, availability, and effective use.
Exercises general supervision over the scheduling of audio-visual materials for classroom use.
Instructs and assists teachers and students in the proper use and operation of equipment, and assigns equipment to classrooms as needed.
Sets up and arranges for operative audio-visual equipment for special programs and meetings.
Develops and maintains an inventory of all audio-visual equipment permanently assigned to the school.
Orders and stocks supplies and parts needed for audio-visual equipment.
Performs minor repairs and arranges for major repairs of equipment.
Participates in school curriculum planning, and plans purchases for the library/media center based on this curriculum planning.
Assumes responsibility for inventory and maintenance of all library materials, supplies, and equipment.
Administers the library budget and recommends library expenditures and needs to the Principal and the SBDM Council.
Coordinates and supervises the work of the library/media center Instructional Assistant and volunteers.
Prepares a detailed annual report for the Principal and SBDM Council covering collection growth, programs offered, development plans, and comparisons with state and national norms.
Recommends specific long-range plans for upgrading library/media center services.
Interprets the district's school library/media center program to the news media and the public.
Serves as Technology Coordinator for the school and serves on the district's Technology Advisory Council.
Participates in the writing of the district's Technology Plan.
Works with the district Title VI Coordinator, school staff, Principal, and SBDM Council on the expenditure of Title VI federal dollars; maintains an accurate ledger and inventory showing Title VI expenditures and items purchased.
Performs related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent.