Librarian; Library Media Specialist

Job Title:

LIBRARIAN (Library Media Specialist)

Minimum Salary: $56,167 Commensurate with experience

Job Classification: EXEMPT

School librarians are the professional, certificated staff members charged with the instruction of students and daily operations of the library program at the school level. They have the primary responsibility for the functions of the school library (i.e., evaluation and selection; ordering and processing; utilization of media; and the instructional role, which includes both formal and information instruction in library, media and technology information skills as well as assistance to students and staff in locating, evaluating and using library media materials and technologies).

• Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials.
• Assists teachers in selection of books and other instructional materials and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Instructs students and faculty in the use of library, media and audio visual materials and equipment.
• Teaches essential library skills.
• Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
• Arranges for inter library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
• Participates at curriculum meetings.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
• Arranges frequently-changing book-related displays and exhibits to interest the media center's patrons.
• Supervises media center aides in the performance of their duties.
• Removes obsolete and worn materials from the collections.
• Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, instructional supplies and equipment, maintains required inventory records.
• Attends staff meetings, P.T.A. meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
• Performs other related duties as requested. Supervises/Directs:
  Paraprofessional(s) who comprise the school library staff, and, if applicable, volunteers and student assistants

As a leader, the school librarian creates a collaborative learning environment for students that nurtures creative problem solving. The school librarian is an exceptional communicator and an enthusiastic team member. The librarian instills a love of learning while fostering an environment that is creative, innovative, and open to new ideas. They anticipate future obstacles and continually evolve to meet challenges. The school librarian demonstrates his or her role as a visible, active leader in the school/library community by:

• Participate as an active member of decision making teams in the school
• Maintaining a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, parents, community and where applicable, local public libraries
• Participating in school improvement activities
• Sharing expertise by presenting at faculty meetings, in-service sessions, parent meetings, and school board meetings
• Creating an environment that is conducive to collaboration with teaching staff, active and participatory learning, and resource-based instructional practices
• Sharing with the school community and adhering to collaboratively developed and up-to-date district policies concerning issues such as materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy and acceptable use
• Embracing the use of…