Library/Media Assistant II, Alberhill Elementary School

Library Media Assistant II

The job of "Library Media Assistant II" is done for the purpose of performing responsible clerical support library/media work connected with the receipt, processing and circulation of library books, media, periodicals and other related materials; receive direct and general supervision from a school site principal, located within an elementary school; provide library information, assistance and guidance for staff and students, coordinate media equipment use.

Essential Job Functions:

• Handles and supervises circulation procedures including preparation of overdue notices, previewing materials, keeping records of equipment loans and returns.
• Assists staff in locating and preparing learning packets for student use.
• Assists students in learning library skills and conducts training sessions.
• Types letters, reports, invoices, requisitions, cards, lists and other materials from copy, draft and machine recording.
• Maintains accurate files and inventories of textbooks, library books, audiovisual hardware and software.
• Keeps circulation records and makes reports.
• Maintains an accurate up-to-date card catalog.
• Reviews, selects, orders and processes library materials and equipment.
• Establishes procedures and prepares work schedules for student assistants and parent volunteers.
• Performs minor repairs on library or audiovisual materials.
• Prepares displays, learning centers and instructional packets.
• Recruits and trains volunteers.
• Assists in selecting books, materials and equipment for purchase.
• Performs a variety of clerical and artistic work involved in the operation of a library or media center.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in district inservice programs.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Experience Required: One (1) year of library or media experience in educational setting and general clerical work.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill: Typing/keyboarding accurately at 30 words per minute; operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, maintain detailed and accurate records. Knowledge of standard office equipment, library control systems; standard and acceptable library terminology, practices and procedures. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instruction. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. Maintain discipline in library setting; work with minimum of supervision; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent; supplemented by course work in library, media or curriculum.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Successful completion of District Proficiency Test.

REQUIRED: A completed application is required. After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office. ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED AND MUST BE ATTACHED BY THE POSTING CLOSING DATE: REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy. Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment. **TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED** You must attach an official dated (within 12 months) certificate validating a typing speed of not less than 30 corrected words per minute in a 5-minute timed test. More information below.

Minimum Qualifications: Experience Required: One (1) year of library or media experience in educational setting and general clerical work. *Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent; supplemented by course work in library, media or curriculum. *Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill: Typing/keyboarding accurately at 30 words per minute; operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, maintain detailed and accurate records. Knowledge of standard office equipment, library control systems; standard and acceptable library terminology, practices and procedures. SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DUTIES TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: You must attach an official dated certificate validating a typing speed of not less than 30 corrected words per minute (5 minutes and must be dated within one year) to your Edjoin application. You have the option of taking an online typing test or taking a proctored typing test at any staffing agency. The certification must include your name, date of the test, length of the timed test (must be 5 minutes), corrected words per minute and the source of the test. Applications without a current typing certificate will not be considered unless you have a typing test on file. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or I can provide assistance. A WORD ABOUT ONLINE TYPING TESTS: There are many online typing sources. Please remember, they are all different and you will have to register with some in order to receive a certificate with your name, date, length of test (must be 5 minutes) and net typing speed (must show number of errors and/or accuracy). Typing.com Freetypinggame.net DISTRICT PROFICIENCY TEST: By invitation only, date to be determined.

CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024. A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy. Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold). Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting) If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process. Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10). Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy. NOTE: When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Bargaining Unit Position