Library Media Aide

Position Type: Support Staff/Library Media Assistant Date Posted: 10/2/2024 Location: Elementary Title: Elementary Library Aide Location: Frances Willard & IXL Elementary Education: High School Diplomaor equivalent required, Associate's Degree preferred. The aide's primary responsibility is performance of duties supporting the library program. Performance Responsibilities: Maintain material, magazine and book organization. Check-in Shelve Read shelves and straighten Repair materials and books Check-in and mark invoice Replace book covers, spine labels and barcodes Tape tears Glue and tape spines Erase markings and clean as necessary Process books and materials Check-in and mark invoice Property stamp books and materials Label Prepare necessary shelf and catalog cards or computer data Display Withdraw books and materials Stamp "discard" in book or material Pull or delete accession number on shelf card; pull catalog cards, if necessary Computer Proficiency in the library automation program Proficiency using electronic media Basic understanding of computers and trouble-shooting methods Locate and describe LMC available computer programs Proficiency in the use of personal productivity software Assists in the coordination of LMC computer usage and scheduling Data base application in automation preparation and process Individual and small group interaction with students and faculty Assists classroom teacher with scheduled group activities Assists students with individual LMC inquiries Assists classroom teachers with book and material requests Initiates and/or coordinates interlibrary loan within USD 470 Promotes appropriate conduct of students in the LMC General tasks Maintain general maintenance of LMC facility Prepare displays and bulletin boards etc. Fulfills other duties as assigned by the media specialist Performance Qualities: Works independently with little or no supervision under the guidance of the professional library media specialist. Able to understand, process and apply new information quickly and effectively. Able to work cooperatively in a team situation. Demonstrates and understand of library media center processes and procedures. Capable of working with students of all ages and abilities. Takes pride in work and personal professional appearance. Communicates well with the entire staff. Is flexible and can multi-task quickly and efficiently. Able to be a creative thinker and problem solver. Has broad educational experiences and academic background.