Primary Purpose:

Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library.  Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

 

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC

Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills

Ability to file books following district cataloging system

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with students

 

Experience:

One year experience working with children

One year clerical experience

 

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

Library Program Support

 

  1. Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment.
  2. Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment.
  3. Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
  4. Request and schedule use of materials from other NBISD campuses or other source.
  5. Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
  6. May supervise small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.

 

Accounting and Inventory

 

  1. Operate the media center automated circulation system.
  2. Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed.
  3. Receive and process books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.

 

  1. Repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities

(e.g., bindery).

  1. Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
  2. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.

 

Clerical Support

 

  1. Maintain physical and computerized files, including online catalog, and publisher catalogs.
  2. Prepare bibliographies, forms, and routine correspondence using personal computer.

 

Student Management

 

  1. Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.
  2. Perform assigned student monitoring duties.

 

Other

 

  1. Supervise library operation in absence of the librarian.
  2. Assist with the supervision of parent volunteers and student aides.

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilites:

None

 

 

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

 

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

 

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

 

 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.