Library Media Technician

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher librarian by performing a variety of technical library duties in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books, textbooks and instructional materials at assigned work site(s); assist students and staff in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment.

Incumbents in the Library Media Technician classification carry out daily library functions such as circulation, distribution of textbooks and instructional materials under the direct supervision of a certificated teacher librarian.

Incumbents in the Library Media Specialist classification work independently and assume responsibility for the library collection, schedule and day-to-day operations of a school library.

• Perform a variety of technical library duties in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books, textbooks, periodicals and materials at assigned work site(s); process new library books and instructional materials; oversee the cataloguing of books and instructional materials
• Assist students and staff in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information to students and staff; assist students in researching instructional materials for classroom use; develop book talks for individuals and groups of students
• Circulate library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using an assigned computerized system; shelve returned books and materials; clean, mend, cover and repair damaged books
• Process and distribute textbooks according to established guidelines; communicate with staff regarding textbook needs; maintain records of lost, damaged and overdue textbooks; maintain and organize textbook room shelves as assigned by the position; assist students and staff in locating, pulling and preparing textbooks according to teacher requests; maintain an accurate and current textbook database; participating in textbook "weeding" activities as directed
• Process and receive library materials, textbooks and equipment orders; prepare new and donated materials for introduction into the library materials collection; verify packing lists, stamp materials, affix bar codes, update and edit electronic records, and update spine labels; re-organize shelves to adapt to shifts in the collection and curricular needs; input related information into assigned computer system; conduct periodic inventory
• Promote the use of the library to staff and students; assist students and staff on using the online library catalogue and other computer software systems; monitor the use of the computer lab
• Maintain, develop and circulate the audio-visual collection as assigned by the position; communicate with staff regarding curricular needs and determine needs for the collection; create bibliographies and resource lists to support teachers in their classrooms as assigned
• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library; assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment in the library
• Maintain a variety of records related to purchase orders, textbooks and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems
• Prepare displays and bulletin boards to support curriculum, multi-cultural themes, current events, and school and District-wide activities; prepare and rotate book displays
• Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a calculator, copier, typewriter, computer and assigned software; operate audio-visual equipment including a projector, projection screen, speakers and others as assigned; troubleshoot and arrange for repairs of equipment as needed
• Communicate with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
• Gather library resources and prepare book lists in response to staff requests
• Attend meetings, workshops and conferences as assigned
• Maintain current knowledge of young adult literature from remedial to adult level in fiction and non-fiction areas

Perform related duties as assigned

• Functions, operations and maintenance of school libraries
• Library practices, procedures, reference materials and terminology
• Operation of a computer and data entry and retrieval techniques
• Library cataloging and classification
• Filing, indexing and inventory procedures
• Record-keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

• Perform a variety of technical library duties in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books, textbooks and instructional materials
• Assist students and staff in the selection, location and use of library materials, textbooks and equipment
• Learn curriculum, reading levels and appropriate reference…