Library Media Specialist, 2026-27

Lafayette County School District

Job Location:

Oxford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TITLE: Library/Media Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

Library Science Degree (preferred)
State teaching license with the area of endorsement in Library Science

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To provide a wide range of books and multimedia resources to support teaching and learning; to prepare students for life-long learning informed decision-making a love for reading and the use of information technologies.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A library media specialists job description includes:

Management

Develops short and long-range goals for the media center program
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the media center
Maintains the media center to be an attractive functional orderly environment with an atmosphere conducive to learning
Works with the technology coordinator to implement the technology plan for the school
Manages the library budget including special funds allocated to the library program

Organization and Maintenance

Provides a balanced up-to-date collection of both print and non-print materials including technology to support the schools instructional program
Classifies catalogs processes and organizes materials for circulation
Establishes circulation procedures for easy access to the media center collection and maintains records on the use of its resources
Accounts for materials through a yearly inventory and discards/weeds out inappropriate worn-out or outdated items
Assists in the selection training supervision and evaluation of clerks student assistants and adult volunteers

Instructional Consultant

Provides orientation and instruction for students and faculty in the use of the library media centers materials and equipment
Assists students and teachers in locating information and resources for research

Encourages reading by maintaining an awareness of students reading interests and by providing guidance in the selection of appropriate materials
Works cooperatively with teachers to integrate research information retrieval skills and library appreciation into the curriculum
Promotes a positive relationship with students faculty administration and community
Determines instructional needs within the library media program by consulting with teachers and administrators
Publicizes library media programs and services
Distributes written communications to inform teachers of new materials in the media center
Develop and communicate goals objectives and budgetary needs for the library media program to administrators

Professional Growth

Provides professional development in the use of information and technology for faculty and staff
Attends library conferences/workshops and continuing education courses to keep abreast of new library media trends
Participates in professional organizations and activities relating to library media and technology
Provides access to professional materials/information for the faculty and staff

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

187 days annually based on the certified teacher pay scale

EVALUATION:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation procedure of certified employees of the Lafayette County School District and the Mississippi Department of Education.

Required Experience:

TITLE: Library/Media SpecialistQUALIFICATIONS: Library Science Degree (preferred) State teaching license with the area of endorsement in Library ScienceREPORTS TO:Building PrincipalJOB GOAL:To provide a wide range of books and multimedia resources to support teaching and learning; to prepare student...