WMS Instructional Library Assistant - 1.0 FTE - SY 25/26
WMS Instructional Library Assistant - 1.0 FTE - SY 25/26
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the School Librarian Building Principal and the Director of Libraries the Instructional Library Assistant positively interacts with students faculty and staff and is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the library and makerspace activities. The ILA assists students faculty and staff in the use of educational and technical resources offered by the library and works independently to provide efficient and effective delivery of information services; handles material circulation operates understands and demonstrates the online library automation system and works to ensure student compliance with library policies and procedures.
JOB TITLE: 1.0 FTEInstructional Library Assistant for the SY2025/26
JOB GOAL: To assist the school librarian in the full utilization of services materials and resources offered to students faculty and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to perform and take responsibility for tasks with limited supervision;
- Assume responsibility for a major segment of the librarys day to day operations including clerical tasks with limited supervision
- Experience with the use of computers library automation systems internet social media and emerging technologies as well as office equipment (photocopiers laminators etc.)
- Ability to multi-task and work well as a team member
- Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
- Ability to take initiative and complete tasks independently where necessary
- Possess good communication and organizational skills
- Experience in a school library setting and/or working with students preferred
- Familiarity with PC Mac and Chromebook platforms preferred
- Familiarity with Google Docs and other Google platform apps preferred
- 4 Year college degree preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent with education/experience mix as determined by the Director of Libraries.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the school librarian the ILA works independently to provide in a professional manner high-quality library services in the following categories (responsibilities may include but are not limited to):
Interaction with Students Faculty and Staff
- Maintain an academic atmosphere in the library and develop positive relationships with students
- Assist students faculty and staff in:
- Routine location of library resources including print electronic and equipment
- The use of library equipment the library automation system and the library website
- Library material circulation
Collection
- Maintain the oversight of the shelving and storage of all resources including importing new records shelf reading etc.
- Maintain the accuracy of the of the collection database (library automation system) catalog and process new resources in a timely fashion
- Track and send out overdue notices
- Publicize new materials to school population through displays and digital means
Technology
- Support student and faculty technology projects ie. importing graphics scanning using makerspace tools copying and troubleshooting printing issues
Supplies
- Maintain supplies and prepares orders for essential library and library production supplies
RESPONSIBLE TO:
- School Librarian
- Director of Libraries
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Performance Evaluation
Employment Type
Full-Time
