Library/Technology Assistant

Pleasant Valley Community School District•Bettendorf, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hopewell Elementary School is seeking a Library/Technology Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves providing clerical and technical support in the library and acting as the building's technology contact person. The position requires a high school graduate with post-secondary education and/or experience related to the performance responsibilities. The goal of this position is to assist students and faculty with library operations, computer use, and technology troubleshooting.

Requirements

High school graduate
Post-secondary education and/or experience in areas related to the listed performance responsibilities.
Ability to remain mobile throughout the work day.
Medium Work - lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Stooping and kneeling occasionally.
Reaching, talking, and hearing frequently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in circulation, processing, computer operation, maintenance, and inventory.
Experience acting as a technology contact person for a building.

Responsibilities

Assist students and faculty at the circulation desk.
Supervise student checkout and renew books.
Enter and edit holds for students and teachers.
Check in returned materials and shelve them in the proper location.
Follow up on overdue materials, generate emails for overdues, and remind students verbally.
Update the catalog with lost materials and prepare bills/invoices for lost or damaged items.
Keep accurate records on lost or damaged materials and issue refunds when necessary.
Enter/download student records into Destiny software system.
Prepare pages with barcodes for each classroom and enter new student information.
Prepare photographs for each new student in the system.
Generate monthly Destiny reports of ongoing fines.
Assemble bibliography reports from the Librarian as requested.
Assist with lost/damaged book reports.
Process new books for shelf use by applying barcodes, spine labels, and protectors.
Laminate dust covers or plastic coat paperbacks.
Stamp books with district and school ID stamps.
Assist students and teachers in the use of computers and other equipment.
Supervise and assist with computer use.
Set up and operate the LCD computer projection system, iPads, Chromebooks, printers, video recording equipment, or other materials.
Assist students with Destiny catalog and Google Doc issues.
Help schedule and maintain the integrity of device carts.
Make minor repairs and troubleshoot malfunctions/problems with technology.
Contact Belmont for special supplies or devices (cords, plugs, headsets, etc.).
Assist students and teachers with materials selections and location.
Repair old or damaged materials.
Advise Librarian on the status of library supplies and repairs.
Create displays around the library.
Assist staff in ordering/circulation of AEA materials.
Perform shelf maintenance, straighten books, organize shelves, and shelf read periodically.
Clean and dust equipment and furniture.
Perform general room maintenance.
Complete annual inventory and assist with weeding.
Scan books by sections of the library to account for all books.
Mark or withdraw lost/damaged materials.
Compare computer lists with books on shelves.
Make suggestions for weeding/new acquisitions.
Act as the liaison between the technology coordinator and staff.
Assist staff with technology questions or problems.
Disseminate materials, software, and hardware as needed.
Generate a list of student birthdays by month via Destiny.
Prepare a letter for all students for participation in the Birthday Book Club.
Keep a record of student names, dates, class, chosen books, and final tally.
Prepare insert with student name and birthday for chosen books.
Take photos of students with their chosen books.
Perform other duties as assigned.