Library Assistant

JOB TITLE: Library Administrative Assistant

LOCATION: District-wide (K-5 Elementary Schools and 6-8 Middle School)

SUPERVISOR: Curriculum Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The library administrative assistant assists the school librarians in the full utilization of library services materials and resources offered to students faculty and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS diploma or equivalent with education/experience mix as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.

• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills in working with students school personnel and community members.

• Proficient in technology and computer applications such as but not limited to Google Suite Microsoft Office and emerging educational technologies as well as standard office equipment (photocopiers laminators etc.).

• Highly organized with an ability to multi-task perform detailed work accurately take initiative and work independently.

• Demonstrates ability to manage varied library tasks simultaneously maintain an academic atmosphere and develop positive relationships with students and staff.

• Preferred: Experience in a school library setting and/or working with students and library automation systems.

• Must possess a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to travel between buildings in the district as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high-quality customer service in assisting students faculty and staff in locating circulating and using library resources.

• Work collaboratively with school librarians to maintain library collections resources supplies and spaces (including processing repairing and shelving books).

• Maintain and update library displays as designed by school librarians.

• Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge to ensure the smooth efficient running of the library including inventory and other library-related tasks.

• Maintain an employment record of regular attendance arrive and depart at specified contractual times and notify appropriate personnel when absent.

• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the school librarians or Curriculum Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regularly required to sit stand walk operate a computer and other office equipment reach with hands and arms and must frequently access books on both low and high shelves via stooping kneeling and/or using a library stool. Must occasionally lift and/or move boxes and library materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in an educational environment that is moderately noisy with frequent interruptions. Travel across the district is required.

WORK YEAR: 44 weeks

SALARY: As negotiated by the North Andover School Committee and North Andover School Administrative Assistants Association.

Required Experience:

Junior IC