Library Specialist IGowan Science Academy
Library Specialist IGowan Science Academy
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Job Description
8hrs a day / 5 days a week / 186 days a year
Library Specialist
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Principal the Library Specialist provide a wellorganized smoothly functioning library environment in which teachers and students can take full advantage of available resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Presents library awareness programs and lessons on literature and library filing system.
- Reads to small groups or classes of students.
- Types and processes orders reports bibliographies forms library schedules letters to publishers catalog cards and the like.
- Selects orders and receives books.
- Maintains files of catalog cards vertical file material publishers catalogs and the like.
- Writes notices to homeroom teachers and parents concerning overdue books and collects fines for such books.
- Makes simple repairs on damaged books and processes more severely damaged books for repair.
- Prepares current magazines for shelving and maintains the backnumber stacks.
- Performs the annual inventory of library materials and the preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded.
- Shelves incoming books.
- Maintains current inventory of supplies and AV equipment. Orders items for acquisition as needed and performs minor repair on machines.
- Oversees the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays.
- Helps students locate reference materials and other instructional materials.
- Assists teachers in selecting reading material related to curriculum.
- Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Training and Experience Guidelines
- Verified completion of 60 college credit hours or passing score on ParaPro assessment.
- Two years previous experience in library management school library experience preferred.
- Demonstrated compassion and understanding for children.
- Shall have the ability to work and communicate effectively with students staff members and parents.
*Please attach a copy of college transcripts to the application*
Knowledge of:
- Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing spreadsheets and databases;
Skill in:
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Proper English grammar vocabulary spelling and punctuation.
- Use of computers and technology to include but not limited to email internet Microsoft Office or equivalent software
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid State Drivers License may be required.
COMPENSATION
Range 11
R12729
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
