LibraryTechnology Assistant

We have the following opening for the 2026-2027school year:

Hopewell Elementary School

• Library/Technology Assistant
• 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (M-Th) 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (F) (30 min. unpaid lunch)
• $18.15/hour after a 60-day probationary period

PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Library/Technology Assistant

DATE: April 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate with post-secondary education and/or experience in areas related to the listed performance responsibilities.

REPORTS TO: Teacher Librarian

JOB GOAL: Provide clerical and technical skills in the areas of circulation processing computer operation maintenance and inventory. Acts as the technology contact person for the building.

CIRCULATION

1. Assist students and faculty at circulation desk
2. Supervise student checkout
3. Renew books for students
4. Enter and edit Holds for students and teachers as needed
5. Check in material from students and staff
6. Shelve all returned materials in proper location
7. Follow up on overdue materials
8. Generate Emails for over dues
9. Remind students verbally as needed
10. Maintenance for lost materials
11. Update catalog with lost materials
12. Prepare bills/invoices as needed for lost or damaged materials
13. Keep accurate records on lost or damaged materials
14. Issue refunds when necessary
15. Enter/download student records into Destiny software system
16. Prepare pages with barcodes for each classroom
17. Enter new student information as necessary for each class
18. Prepare photograph for each new student in the system
19. Generate monthly Destiny reports of ongoing fines for Belmont office
20. Assemble bibliography reports from Librarian as requested
21. Assist with lost/damaged book reports

PROCESSING SERVICES

1. Process new books for shelf use
2. Apply barcodes spine labels and protectors as needed
3. Laminate dust covers or plastic coat for paperbacks as needed
4. Stamp book with district and school ID stamps

TECHNICAL SERVICES

1. Assist students and teachers in use of computer and other equipment
2. Help supervise and assist with computer use as needed
3. Set up and operate the LCD computer projection system Ipads Chromebooks printers video recording equipment or other materials
4. Assist students with Destiny catalog Google Doc issues etc.
5. Help schedule and maintain the integrity of the device carts
6. Make minor repairs (trouble-shoot malfunctions/problems)
7. Contact Belmont for special supplies or devices (cords plugs headsets etc)
8. Assist students and teachers with materials selections and location
9. Repair old or damaged material as needed
10. Advise Librarian on status of library supplies and repairs
11. Create displays around the library
12. Assist staff in ordering/circulation of AEA materials

LIBRARY MAINTENANCE

1. Shelf maintenance
2. Straighten books on shelves
3. Organize shelves according to call numbers
4. Display books as necessary
5. Shelf read periodically to ensure the organization of the shelves
6. Clean and dust equipment and furniture as needed
7. Perform general room maintenance

INVENTORY

1. Complete annual inventory/Assist with Weeding
2. Scan books by sections of the library to make an account of all books
3. Mark or withdraw lost/damaged materials
4. Compare computer list with books on shelves
5. Make suggestions for weeding/new acquisitions
6. Repair materials as necessary

TECHNOLOGY CONTACT PERSON

1. Acts as the liaison between the technology coordinator and the staff
2. Assists staff with technology questions or problems
3. Disseminates materials software and hardware as needed

PTA BIRTHDAY BOOKS

1. Generates a list of student birthdays by month via Destiny
2. Prepares a letter for all students for participation in the Birthday Book Club
3. Keeps a record of student names dates class chosen books and final tally
4. Prepares insert with student name and birthday for chosen books
5. Takes photo of the student with the book

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year assigned according to the Letter of Assignment.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building level administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium Work - lifting carrying pushing pulling 20-50 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Stooping and kneeling occasionally. Reaching talking and hearing frequently. Must be able to remain mobile throughout the work day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The district is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in full compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws including recent Iowa legislative requirements. The district strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race color national origin sex disability religion creed age sexual orientation marital status genetic information or any other protected status.

Equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer demotion compensation benefits training layoffs and termination. All employees are expected to uphold and adhere to the districts equal employment opportunity policies. This policy will be communicated annually to all employees to ensure ongoing awareness and compliance.

Required Experience:

Junior IC