Job Summary: Provides a well-balanced media center containing materials in all formats, equipment, and a program of services, which enhances and supports the school’s educational goals and objectives by providing access to information and ideas for students, faculty, and staff.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
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Organizes and administers the library media center’s program of services to students and teachers to support the curriculum and to further the goals of the school.
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Maintains the library media center to be a functional, attractive, and orderly environment which encourages maximum use.
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Conducts an annual needs assessment and evaluation of the library media program through surveys, etc.
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Maintains a balanced, relevant physical and electronic library media collection, discarding worn and obsolete materials and equipment as necessary by Board Policy.
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Plans the budgeting and expenditure of funds allotted to the library program to reflect the requirements of the curriculum, subject to the Principal’s approval.
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Establishes efficient routines and procedures for the circulation, utilization, maintenance, and inventory of the library media collection and equipment.
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Provides instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas in a wide variety of formats.
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Instructs, encourages, and collaborates with teachers in using library materials and equipment, as needed or requested.
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Collaborates with teachers in planning instruction that will utilize library resources.
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Schedules, trains, and supervises the library media clerk/staff.
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Participates in relevant meetings and training to increase library expertise.
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Prepares periodic statistical, financial, and other reports as required.
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Assures compliance with federal, state, and district policy, administrative procedures, and negotiated agreements as applicable to assignment.
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Maintains current knowledge of program regulations, requirements, restrictions, and standards.
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Prepares and delivers training opportunities as appropriate.
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Prioritizes, plans, and organizes work to meet schedules and timelines.
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Actively promotes a school-wide culture of literacy through activities such as storytelling, book talks, displays, publications, reading programs, and special events.
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Empowers students to be critical thinkers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
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Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
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Maintains positive and professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.
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Protects confidential information.
