Library Media Specialist; Elementary

Library Media Specialist (Elementary)

Title: Library Media Specialist (Elementary)

Purpose Statement:

The job of Library-Media Specialist is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and instructing students on the proper use of the library resource.

This job reports to Building Principal and Director of Professional Learning and Library Media Services.

• Assist teachers, students, and administrators for identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Conduct classes and/or activities in a variety of formats (e.g. reading, storytelling, puppet plays, contests, etc.) for promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Coordinate request of individuals and/or sites (e.g. technical support, equipment requirements, etc.) for ensuring availability of audio visual equipment for instructional use.
• Evaluate books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals, etc.) for ensuring availability of books and library materials.
• Maintain materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Evaluate media equipment for repairs, providing technical support, diagnosing malfunctions and/or recommending acquisitions.
• Monitor student activities for maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Operate a variety of media production equipment and systems (e.g. program channel, video tape, edit media, duplicate media, etc.) for providing media production services.
• Oversee student aides and/or volunteers for providing orientation, training and ensuring assignments are completed.
• Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Perform circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, etc.) for controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
• Perform routine maintenance and operating checks on media equipment for ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.
• Prepare manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. collection statistics, scheduling reports/requests, renewal information, overdue lists, textbook orders, fines, costs, etc.) for providing documentation and information to others.
• Process library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; bar coding, shelving, producing required reports, etc.) for providing students and staff with required materials.
• Process new student library cards; notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials for providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
• Repair books and materials for ensuring the availability of books and library.
• Respond to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for providing information and/or direction as required.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include library practices, terminology and procedures, age appropriate literature; computer and internet operations, and concepts of grammar.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also…