Otter Valley Union Middle and High School is seeking a Library assistant/media specialist. This person will assist students and staff with library/media research and materials. Applicants should be innovative dynamic and energetic. Person will work 180 days/year 7.5 hours/day. The daily and yearly schedule will be coordinated with the Principal to reflect library and building needs. JOB SUMMARY: Works under the general direction of the Librarian. Assists students and teachers in accessing library materials such as books audio/video materials online databases and equipment such as chromebooks speakers DVD drives and cameras. Compiles bibliographic and circulation records sorts and shelves books and materials; updates library signage and displays checks materials in/out repairs damaged materials and assists with reference and readers advisory questions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists patrons with book and library material check-in and out processes and interlibrary loan requests. Provides technical assistance to students and staff or refers forwards escalated or advanced issues to the and/or prepares circulation records files reports and overdue and indexes bibliographic records for new books and materialsAssists in maintaining inventories: catalogs holdings compiles lost book and replacement information and processes acquisitions and new books and materials: Covers repairs and shelves books and other and disseminates a monthly newsletter; maintains social media presence on the schools Facebook account in consultation with the Principal Athletic Director and LibrarianUpdates catalog with reservations account information booklists and resourcesUpdates circulation system to include compiling lists of new/deleted students on regular basisAssists librarian with compiling materials for units and recommending resources for research Maintains schedule of library events/classes as well as schedule for use of AV equipmentSupervises library during librarians absenceCovers classes when substitute teachers are not available as assigned by the PrincipalAssist in maintaining the general appearance of the libraryEnsure equal access for all students to the entire collection maintain the confidentiality of records and respect copyright law. Assists IT in chromebook disbursements and exchanges when necessaryWorks collaboratively with others and remains flexible in performing assigned work; create a welcoming learning environment through interactions with patronsPerforms other duties as :Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with library organization childrens literature computerized catalog systems and technology as well as customer service is candidates must apply on Ruppel Principal
Required Experience:
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Library Assistant/Media Specialist
