Library Aide (26-27)
Decatur, GA - USA
Job Summary
Position available for the2026-2027 School Year-4 Day School Week
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment associates degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
Ability to work well with children
Effective organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
3year experience working with children
3year clerical experience
- Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
- Check books in and out. Collect and record fines.
- Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
- Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
- Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
- May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
- Maintain library catalog.
- Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
- Receive and process new books materials and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books materials and equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and repair books magazines materials and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g. bindery) as directed.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required.
- Prepare bibliographies forms purchase orders requisitions and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
- Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
- Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
- Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Regular sitting standing kneeling squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (1544 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust