Middle School Library Media Assistant
About The Position
Under general direction, to perform routine sub-professional paraprofessional, and professional library work related to ordering, processing, distribution, maintenance, and storage of a wide variety of print and audio-visual materials and mobile devices/carts; to keep appropriate records, and do related work as required. Library assistants follow established procedures which have been developed by librarians; and assist students and teachers in the use of library facilities, equipment, and materials. In the absence of a certificated librarian, the library assistant is responsible for the supervision of the library, individually or in conjunction with co-workers.
Requirements
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
- Equivalent to completion of the minimum requirement for a Library Technician Certificate (21 semester units.)
- Successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test.
- Successful completion of the District Computer Competency Test.
- Two years of increasingly responsible sub-professional library experience, including work in media acquisition, cataloging, reference, audiovisual, and compilation of bibliographies.
- Knowledge of library terminology and standard library practices and techniques including library filing systems and the Dewey decimal system
- Knowledge of the types and uses of media and the literature, publications, and the typical terminology related thereto
- Knowledge of standard reference books and other reference and bibliographical tools.
- DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
- TB Test within the last 60 days
- Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
Responsibilities
- Ordering, processing, distribution, maintenance, and storage of a wide variety of print and audio-visual materials and mobile devices/carts
- Keeping appropriate records
- Assisting students and teachers in the use of library facilities, equipment, and materials
- Supervising the library in the absence of a certificated librarian
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
