Library Assistant

Job Title: Library Assistant

Location: School Based

Pay Grade: Clerical Scale C13

Work Calendar: Service 189 Day

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the building administrator and Library Media Specialist, this position assists in the implementation of the objectives of the school library/media center to enable students and faculty to take advantage of the materials and services available.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs duties to assure that library media center remains assessable to students and teachers

• Assists the Librarian in overseeing the general neatness and attractiveness of the library/media center and its displays, including bulletin boards.
• Assists the Librarian with monitoring the patrons of the library and their behavior in the library and the maintenance of patron and materials data base.
• Assists the Librarian with various clerical, maintenance and accounting functions of the school library/media center to include shelving books and media, checking in deliveries of interlibrary loan materials, ordering, distribution, and returning of materials, the annual inventory of library materials, the preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded, processing of new materials and equipment, maintaining current inventory of supplies, and prepare new books for circulation (labels, stamps, Accelerated Reader codes, covers), and prepare current magazines and newspapers for routing, shelving, maintain any back issues, and keeps proper records of their receipt.
• Performs circulation desk procedures, including checking in and checking out materials, registering patrons and collecting fines.
• Assist patron with ready-reference questions and reader advisory, bibliographic instruction and database searching and helping library patrons locate appropriate information and/or materials.
• Assists the Librarian with the Media Retrieval System and the appropriate recording keeping.
• Provides assistance in the use of AV equipment and other technology.

Performs various support activities for the school, related to library services, as assigned by the Principal and the Librarian

• Assists Librarian and Teachers with Accelerated Reader Program.
• Collects and displays artwork for the County Art Festival on its scheduled weekend.
• Coordinates with staff for the Dr. Seuss Celebration week.
• Schedules guest readers from the community.
• Schedules library field trips for all classes.
• Trains staff and volunteers on laminator operation and general library tasks.
• Assists with the training and supervision of volunteers and student aides.
• Works with individuals and groups in the library/media center to carry out the instructional plans of the Librarian.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) year of work related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Organization of the Library such as Dewey Decimal System.
• Skills
  • Demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
• Abilities
  • Work under the direction of the Librarian.
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.