Paraprofessional, Library Aide (Rate Starts at $19.10 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional - Library supports library operations at Liberty Elementary School during the months students are in session, August through May. The position works 6.50 hours per day and reports to the Building Principal. The role manages circulation and library materials, assists students and staff with print and digital resources, helps supervise students, and performs related maintenance and recordkeeping. The listed rate starts at $19.10 per hour.

Requirements

An associate's degree, or completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, or demonstrated proficiency in assisting with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics through a state- or locally approved competency test.
Regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to shelve items in Dewey and alphabetical order accurately, based on knowledge of library organization.
Knowledge of digital resources, such as online catalog/circulation systems and research databases, and ability to help staff and students use them.
Ability to perform tasks without direct supervision.
Above-average prior work record.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
Ability to interact with students and staff in a courteous, professional manner.
Appropriate communication skills.
Ability to work as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a school or public library is helpful.

Responsibilities

Manage the distribution of resources through the online circulation system, print barcodes, generate overdue and lost-item notices, and return items to their proper locations.
Prepare bibliographies and reports using digital and print resources.
Remove materials for school librarian review according to established protocols.
Download or duplicate media as requested and within copyright guidelines.
Reconcile purchase orders and invoices to ensure delivery of new materials.
Check new materials into the library circulation system and ensure catalog records, spine labels, and barcodes match.
Jacket, barcode, stamp, and add items to circulation-system records as needed.
Assist with promoting the school library by developing displays, shelf face-outs, brochures, flyers, and announcements.
Assist students and staff in locating information in print and digital resources.
Assist students with digital tools such as citation generators, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Check out materials and equipment to students and staff.
Check in and accurately and quickly shelve materials.
Examine returned materials to determine whether they need repair.
Gather and send materials to teachers upon request.
Assist in supervising students in the library.
Adhere to library policies concerning privacy and access to resources.
Assist with inventory of materials and equipment.
Prepare records of discarded materials and box materials for pickup.
Repair books and other printed materials.
Perform small repairs on audiovisual equipment and computers.