Library Media Specialist, 3.0 Hours Per Day

LITTLE LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Library Media Specialist DEFINITION: Under supervision, to perform clerical functions related to the acquisition, processing, cataloguing, storage, circulation and recovery of library and reference books, and a variety of other instructional materials and media; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Receives and processes books, periodicals, instructional materials and media; maintains circulation and distribution records; prepares and maintains a variety of file and record systems, including shelf and storage lists and records, catalogues cards, and other files and records; assists in collecting and circulating books, periodicals and instructional media; assists in locating materials for classroom use; may assist students in locating materials pertaining to specific subject matter areas; assists in monitoring student behavior; lifts, transports, arranges, shelves, boxes and packages books and instructional materials; may provide direction and assistance to student library assistants and parent volunteers; may develop interest center displays; perform minor housekeeping functions in maintaining a neat and orderly library media center environment; may assist in the preparation of requisitions and orders for books and instructional materials; may repair and mend damaged books and other instructional material; type book cards, book lists, bibliographies, memoranda and other similar material; may maintain simple cash receipts records; assist in the library inventory process. QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of:

Children's literature/projects/activities; Computer literate, desktop publishing and related software; Training volunteers; Modern office methods, practices and equipment; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Library media center classification; Basic arithmetical concepts; Student behavior management strategies and techniques; Standard library reference sources, books and other library related materials. Ability to: Perform library clerical functions, including circulation and cataloguing functions; Maintain a variety of records and filing systems pertaining to a library media center; Utilize a variety of reference resource guides; Type at a net corrected speed of 35 words per minute; Communicate effectively; Understand and carry out directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students and community.

EXPERIENCE: One year of clerical experience, preferably including some experience in a library or instructional materials center. EDUCATION: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by coursework or training in library clerical or general clerical areas.

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