Library Media Clerk (2025-26 School Year)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.22
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a reputable district school system that operates multiple school sites, committed to fostering educational excellence and creating enriching environments for students. The district emphasizes the importance of accessible learning resources and strives to provide comprehensive instructional support through its various programs and facilities, including well-maintained school libraries and media centers. With a mission to enhance student learning and encourage educational curiosity, the district supports its communities by ensuring that school personnel are well-equipped to assist and guide learners in diverse academic areas.
The current opening is for the position of a Classified Substitute Library Assistant,... Show More
The current opening is for the position of a Classified Substitute Library Assistant,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- one year of experience in a library or similar instructional support setting preferred
- valid typing certificate of 40+ WPM within 1 year of job close date
- resume
- high school diploma or GED
- valid typing certificate of 40+ WPM within 1 year of job close date
Job Qualifications
- Requires basic knowledge of library methods, practices and terminology including use of library computer-aided catalog and basic reference sources
- requires basic knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System of classification for library materials
- requires a basic knowledge of the policies and procedures encompassing library operations
- requires sufficient knowledge of personal computers and common business and education software to instruct others in their use
- requires sufficient knowledge of the English language to write instructions and read expressively
- requires sufficient human relations skill in order to influence students' reading habits and to interact with staff and teachers on administration of library programs
- requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
- requires the ability to follow detailed procedures such as standard library cataloging and filing rules
- requires the ability to maintain a well organized and attractive library setting
- requires the ability to apply and explain library rules, regulations and policies
- requires the ability to monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior
- requires the ability to deal courteously with library patrons including students, teachers, parents and members of the public
- requires the ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping duties
- high school diploma or GED
- one year of experience in a library or similar instructional support setting preferred
- valid typing certificate of 40 plus WPM
Job Duties
- Assists students with finding library materials
- helps students use resource searches and library materials to locate information of interest
- receives, inventories, stores, and issues inventoried instructional media, instructional supplies, textbooks and instructional support materials and equipment
- assists teachers by scheduling computer lab, in-service tours, and special study groups along with the established operations of a school library
- provides basic technical support to students using computers
- coordinates and monitors IT repairs
- sorts and files books utilizing the district's digital record service
- maintains routine files related to library operations
- catalogs pre-classified books and other library materials by obtaining the correct bibliographic record online from a computer database
- prepares books and other materials for circulation
- applies labels, pockets, and plastic covers to books and audiovisual materials
- shelves and re-shelves books into proper alpha or numeric category
- checks in periodicals received by the library
- discards periodicals according to instructions
- displays or files periodicals as appropriate
- charges out and checks in library materials
- collects service charges on overdue, lost, or damaged materials
- prepares and distributes overdue notices and similar short forms
- distributes, collects, and accounts for textbooks and other controlled documents
- contacts other school sites to arrange for receipt or transfer of textbooks to balance needs
- assists in coordinating literacy programs and events including Battle of the Books, Celebrity Reader, Family Literacy Nights, and Book Fair
- may facilitate small group reading sessions, introducing students to grade-level materials
- may research and complete book purchase requisitions for books and materials from vendors
- obtains authorized signatures
- performs clerical tasks such as data entry of library, media and textbook inventory, and student transactions into pre-established databases
- prepares reports on missing, replaced, transferred, or discarded items
- monitors and maintains an environment of acceptable student behavior in the library
- attends meetings and trainings required by the district
- performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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