Position Type:
Support Staff/Library Media Assistant
Date Posted:
10/2/2024
Location:
Elementary
Title: Elementary Library Aide
Location: Frances Willard & IXL Elementary
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate's Degree preferred.
The aide's primary responsibility is performance of duties supporting the library program.
Performance Responsibilities:
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Maintain material, magazine and book organization.
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Check-in
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Shelve
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Read shelves and straighten
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Repair materials and books
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Check-in and mark invoice
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Replace book covers, spine labels and barcodes
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Tape tears
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Glue and tape spines
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Erase markings and clean as necessary
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Process books and materials
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Check-in and mark invoice
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Property stamp books and materials
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Label
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Prepare necessary shelf and catalog cards or computer data
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Display
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Withdraw books and materials
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Stamp "discard" in book or material
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Pull or delete accession number on shelf card; pull catalog cards, if necessary
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Computer
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Proficiency in the library automation program
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Proficiency using electronic media
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Basic understanding of computers and trouble-shooting methods
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Locate and describe LMC available computer programs
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Proficiency in the use of personal productivity software
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Assists in the coordination of LMC computer usage and scheduling
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Data base application in automation preparation and process
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Individual and small group interaction with students and faculty
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Assists classroom teacher with scheduled group activities
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Assists students with individual LMC inquiries
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Assists classroom teachers with book and material requests
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Initiates and/or coordinates interlibrary loan within USD 470
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Promotes appropriate conduct of students in the LMC
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General tasks
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Maintain general maintenance of LMC facility
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Prepare displays and bulletin boards etc.
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Fulfills other duties as assigned by the media specialist
Performance Qualities:
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Works independently with little or no supervision under the guidance of the professional library media specialist.
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Able to understand, process and apply new information quickly and effectively.
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Able to work cooperatively in a team situation.
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Demonstrates and understand of library media center processes and procedures.
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Capable of working with students of all ages and abilities.
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Takes pride in work and personal professional appearance.
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Communicates well with the entire staff.
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Is flexible and can multi-task quickly and efficiently.
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Able to be a creative thinker and problem solver.
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Has broad educational experiences and academic background.
