Responsibilities

• Ensure students have access to books and materials needed for school assignments and research
• Shelve and maintain books and materials
• Assist with the supply of books and materials for promotional reading programs throughout the years including RAH, RIF, EBL, and Book-It
• Ensure the physical upkeep of the media center is neat and organized, including straightening shelves, and arranging displays
• Complete required paperwork including book orders and overdue/lost notices
• Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instruct teachers and students on use of the system
• Assist students in the skills related to reading, research, production of materials, and use of information technologies
• Promote life-long learning by fostering positive attitudes toward libraries
• Assist users in identifying, locating, and interpreting information
• Promote appropriate conduct of students using media and other facilities

Requirements

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or pass a district administered assessment test.
• One year of general clerical experience; experience working with children in an academic setting a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of current literature, trends, methods, and developments in the area of media and instructional technology
• Demonstrated ability to use common audio-visual materials, equipment, and computer technology
• Demonstrate flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession