Library Media Assistant

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
10/27/2025

Location:
Townline Elementary

Date Available:
11/10/2025

Closing Date:
Until FilledJOB OVERVIEW:
To partner with the Library Media Specialist in the administration of the library media center program, and to assist in the organization, utilization, and maintenance of library media resources.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for book check-in and checkout

Responsible for the check-in of student devices for repair, as well as checkout of loaner student devices

Assist with basic technology troubleshooting for students

Assist with logistics related to book fair events, physical presence in the library, pull teacher requests

Creating and assembling displays

Assists in the maintenance of library materials, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation

Assists in cultivating an atmosphere that invites students to visit the Library Media Center for classroom and personal reading, communicating, and learning

Supervision of students during visits in the library

Receives and processes new books by typing and affixing appropriate categorical code

Assists in shelving new books, types, and files catalog cards, assists students with reference assignments

Sorts and places returned library materials to appropriate shelves

Assists students in locating books, typing book orders, preparing inventory and circulation reports

Inspects returned books for damage and repairs books as necessary

Assists in the direction of student library helpers in work routines

Assists in the check-in/check-out of foundational resource inventory

Follows and implements measures to make the library a supportive element of the instructional program

Other duties as assigned

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Experience working in a school environment preferred
• Strong background in computer and information technology
• 60 College Credit Hours with paraprofessional license
• Experience with school libraries/technology
• Ability to speak a second language is preferred

EVALUATION: As per the current collective bargaining agreement
Employment Terms/

Hours:

7 hours/day; five days per week

Salary: As per current support staff contract

Benefits: ESP Benefits Summary

Application Procedure: Apply online.