Library Specialist

Douglas County School District • Pierz, MN

2d • $18 - $27

About The Position

Responsible for the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including but not limited to: promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and circulation system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations. Assists classroom teachers in providing literacy and research enrichment to students. Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff. ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: - Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to bend and lift up to 40 lbs - Frequent sitting & standing

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent (Required)
• Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Enjoys reading and willing to read
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students
• Observes all District policies and procedures
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Nice To Haves

• Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System)

Responsibilities

• Duties include instruction, supervision, management, and programming in the Library Media Center
• Organize and reshelve returned items
• Manage materials using our library management software (Destiny)
• Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.
• Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library
• Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans)
• Assist classroom teachers in maintaining supportive learning environments in the LMC in accordance with information literacy/research standards and DCSD’s priority learning outcomes
• Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources
• Support DCSD curriculum and reading advocacy; supervise students in the library in conjunction with a licensed teacher
• Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintain a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks
• Help plan and participate in special library events (district-wide events and school specific events)
• Perform necessary record-keeping for all library resources, including a full inventory of all resources no less than every two years
• Schedule and support activities for the library program which may include author days, reading promotions and incentives, and school-wide literacy activities
• Manage training, scheduling, and supervising of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the LMC
• Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons
• Perform other library related duties as assigned or requested
• Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources
• Maintain and repair library materials

Benefits

• This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED