A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
Altoona, IA Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Collection development Computer operation Library collection arrangement Confidential information handling Information retrieval for reference services Inventory control (library and archives technical processing) Computer literacy User education for reference services Library collection selection High school diploma or GED Experience working with children Experience working with middle schoolers Working with students Library Science Computer skills Machine minor repairs Mechanical knowledge Teaching Entry level Full Job Description
SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description Title:
Media Center Clerk Hours:
7:15am-2:45pm; 9:15am-2:45pm
W Location:
Middle School Qualifications:
1. Prefer experience in library science. 2. Prefer experience with/progressive attitude about computers. 3. Knowledge of children's literature. 4. Organizational ability. 5. Experience in working with children. 6. Minor mechanical ability. 7. High school graduate. 8. Physical at time of hire, continuing employees every 3 years.
Reports to:
Building Principal Job Goal:
To provide media center assistance to students and teachers for a district dedicated to being an innovative, educational organization committed to providing learning experiences of superior quality which enable ALL students to successfully meet challenges now and in the future
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Maintain library collection at direction of district librarian. 2. Assist students in finding appropriate materials. 3. Assist teaching staff in securing appropriate reference materials. 4. Under the direction of district's librarian, assist students in use of the media center. 5. Keep abreast of student literature materials in consultation with teaching staff. 6. Assist teaching staff in securing AV equipment and materials. 7. Provide minor maintenance on AV equipment. 8. Maintain library area as a functional teaching center. 9. Maintain library inventory. 10. Recommend additions or deletions to the library collection. 11. Book briefs for the reading rooms. 12. Assist with seventh grade orientation for students. 13. Library instruction within units of study. 14. Provide an appropriate role model for the students. 15. Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information. 16. Other duties as assigned.
Terms of Employment:
Employment based on need, report on days the students are in school. Hours and number of days assigned as need requires.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
Disclaimer:
The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515)-967-4294, . Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.
