Library Media Specialist

Library/Media Specialist

Reports To: Principal

Job Qualifications: Required: BS or MA Degree and Library/Media Certification.

Preferred: Experience in school library/media center.

Performance Responsibilities: The major responsibility will be to manage the school library/media center. The duties associated with this responsibility will include the following:

• Develops a positive climate that encourages students and teachers to make optimum use of the resources of the media center.
• Selects materials based upon the curriculum, learning activities, and student interests.
• Ensures the 21st Century library media program provides current print, non-print, technology and on-line materials.
• Manages the acquisition, processing, organization, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
• Utilizes current technologies and an approved electronic management system for instruction, assessment and data management.
• Provides assistance in the evaluation of the library collection.
• Provides training to students, staff, and parents in the use of electronic resources.
• Selects and orders books and materials in accordance with the Selection Policy of the Mountain Brook Schools.
• Administers budget allocations and maintains accurate financial records.
• Maintains the library collection and all work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Works cooperatively with teachers to help students develop habits of independent work and to develop skill in the use of materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Participates in personal professional development activities and organizations and demonstrates professional ethics.
• Communicates effectively with parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Adheres to school system and school rules, regulations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Terms Of Employment: 10 month contract (202 days)

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies on evaluation of professional personnel.