Everman ISD

Library Assistant

Everman ISD Fort Worth, TX

Primary Purpose

Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library, working under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research

Ability to follow district cataloging system

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system

Ability to work well with children

Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

Two years' experience working with children

One Year Library Experience Preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Shelve all returned books, materials, and equipment daily.
  • Check books in and out and maintain circulation records.
  • Prepare bulletin boards, displays, and needed instructional materials.
  • Make recommendations to district library coordinator for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.
  • Receive new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
  • Schedule materials and reserve books for classroom instructional use.
  • Perform routine maintenance by repairing books, magazines, materials, and equipment.
  • Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources.
  • Submit monthly report by the 5th of each month.
  • Interact with students, faculty and staff to promote positive attitudes toward school library/media centers.

Library Instructional Support

  • Implement school library program and operate a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.
  • Help library patrons use library/media center resources including computers and other equipment.
  • Follow district library scope and sequence for library instruction and curriculum support.
  • Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.
  • Collaborate with District Library Coordinator and Administration on appropriate use of technology materials.
  • Provide orientation and training for students and faculty on software, systems and other library resources as needed.
  • Assist students in developing competencies of listening, viewing, reading, and interpretation skills as dictated by the district Library Scope and Sequence.

Accounting And Inventory

  • Maintain library catalog. process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources.
  • Conduct a yearly inventory of all materials.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Student Management

  • Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

Other

  • Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the Library/Media Services area.
  • Comply with all District and Campus routines and regulations.
  • Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, staff, and students.
  • All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Primary and Secondary Education

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