Library Assistant II/ Library Associate II HQ (40 hrs/wk, 200 days)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a school library. Incumbent performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class work under general direction and are normally located at an elementary school. Employees in this class perform the full range of technical library management and operation duties exercising independent judgment and initiative.

The Library Associate II class differs from the Library Assistant I / II class in that the former must have additional education in library services.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the library automation system to manage circulation of books and materials. Develops a climate that encourages teachers and students to make optimum use of the school library media center and its resources.

Attends faculty meetings in addition to the library meetings and professional learning opportunities held by the district Library Services Director or Professional Learning Department.

Recommends and coordinates the selection of materials including books, periodicals, audio-visual materials and equipment for purchase.

Develops library collection policies and procedures to meet curricula needs and interests of students and teachers. Removes outdated and worn materials from the collection on a regular basis.

Conducts annual inventory and prepares reports as required. Is responsible for library budget and accounting of all monies expended and collected in the library.

Is knowledgeable in the use of the library automation system, including entering new materials into the system, deleting outdated or lost materials, updating patron information as needed.

Provides general library orientation programs for students and staff. Teaches students and staff how to utilize the library effectively, including the use of online catalog stations, online subscription databases, and the Internet.

Suggests and recommends materials and sources of information for supplementing classroom activities and lessons. Schedules and coordinates library use with teachers and collaborates with teachers to plan appropriate library research.

Provides interesting library programs such as book talks, storytelling, puppetry, computer / media presentations and any other activities designed to attract students to the library media center and encourage reading and life-long learning.

Participates in Nevada Reading Week activities at the school site.

Maintains student discipline during library visitations. May train and supervise student and parent volunteers.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education / Experience : Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be :

• Equivalent to two years of college (48 semester credits) from an accredited college or university, including 21 semester hours in a District-recognized librarianship program (a combination of university;
• And up to nine in-service credit hours is acceptable);
• Two years of progressively responsible school library experience.
• Applicants hired by the District after January 8, , to work at a Title I designated school, must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements : Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit an accredited college or university;

or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least .

Employees hired by the District prior to January 9, , must meet the above requirements by June 30, .

Knowledge of : Principles and procedures of library operation; current practices in librarianship including cataloging and classification systems (including knowledge of MARC records);

district library policies; accounting practices and reports; and principles and practices of teaching. Must be able to use the computer to perform word processing, to generate reports and create orders for purchase orders, to maintain MARC records, to access the Internet, and to instruct others in the use of library technology.

• Skill at : Communicating effectively with students, parents, teachers and other district personnel in either verbal or written form;
• maintaining discipline and orderly conduct of students; using the computer efficiently to perform library functions; maintaining detailed records and files;
• familiarity with the use of the Internet for research; planning and organizing; working effectively with all people in the work environment;

creating a positive atmosphere for all library users; encouraging and engaging students in reading, viewing, and listening for understanding and enjoyment.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION.

INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.