A Librarian helps people find information that they need in a library or in other collections or sources, including electronic databases. Organizes and catalogues library materials, plans library programs, and orders new materials or equipment. May work in school libraries or special information centers within government agencies or businesses; may specialize as a law librarian or medical librarian.
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Interim Librarian Media Specialist
28-Aug-2026 to Until Filled (CST)
Mt. Pleasant Middle
Mt Pleasant, TN, USA
51506-92612 per year Based on years of experience and education level
Salary
Other
INTERIM DATES
8.28.26- 10.26.26
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library and Information Science or similar Library
Science degree, as required by the State of Tennessee.
Valid Tennessee teaching certificate with endorsement in Library
Information Specialist Pre-K-12
Job Overview:
The role of the Library Media Specialist is to serve as a leader, program administrator,
instructional partner, information specialist, and teacher within the school and the
community. The library media specialist will develop, maintain, and provide access to
a current and comprehensive collection that meets the curriculum and interest needs
of its users. The library media specialist will be a coordinator and collaborator of
learning opportunities and resources for the students, teachers, and community.
Job Functions:
As Leader, the LMS will work collaboratively with administrators, departments,
and school teams to support academy programs, school goals, strategic plans,
district goals, and policies.
Promotes literacy, exploration, and lifelong learning for all throughout the school.
As Program Administrator, the LMS will select, organize and maintain a current
and comprehensive library collection that is age appropriate, relevant and meets the curriculum and
interest needs of its users, in accordance with state guidelines.
Maintain an inviting and user centered library environment.
Manage library budgets, library staff, volunteers, and physical space.
Maintain library, textbook, physical property, and technology inventories in accordance with Board
Policies.
Establish procedures and schedules for circulation and access of materials.
As Instructional Partner, the LMS will work collaboratively with teachers and students to provide
instructional resources, digital resources, curriculum, and support to units of study and state standards.
As Information Specialist, the LMS will provide expertise in acquiring and evaluating resources and
materials in all formats.
Work collaboratively with the technology department to manage technology needs for students,
teachers, and school.
As Teacher, the LMS will work collaboratively with teachers to provide instruction on literacy skills,
research, digital literacy, digital citizenship, literature and curriculum units
