Library Media Specialist - SY - NCHS

Position: Library Media Specialist - SY 2025-26 - NCHS
Location: Lovingston

SUMMARY

Assesses and meets information needs of students and faculty and develops programs to stimulate student interest by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Selects, receives, and organizes books, multimedia, and other materials and equipment.

Suggests appropriate books and multimedia to students for classroom assignments and personal access.

Assists students and faculty with use of public access catalog.

Assists students and faculty with online searches and research projects.

Plans and carries out student instruction program for school library media center.

Prepares and administers budget for media center.

Confers with faculty about provision of appropriate materials for classroom instruction.

Confers with parents, faculty, public librarians, and community organizations to develop programs to enrich student communications skills.

Investigates technologies that will improve services.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competency :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Analytical - Collects and researches data.

Design - Uses feedback to modify designs;
Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans;
Coordinates projects;
Communicates changes and progress;
Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
Responds promptly to customer needs;
Solicits customer feedback to improve service ;
Responds to requests for service and assistance;
Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust;
Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision;
Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans;
Communicates changes effectively;
Builds commitment and overcomes resistance;
Prepares and supports those affected by change;
Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well;
Effectively influences actions and opinions of others;
Accepts feedback from others;
Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement;
Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities;
Makes self available to staff;
Provides regular performance feedback;
Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth;
Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external);
Improves processes, products and services.;
Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources;
Sets goals and objectives;
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own…