Librarian

Librarian

Bath County

Job Title: Librarian (Library Media Specialist)

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY Performs complex advanced technical work conducting the media program in a manner that supports the instructional objectives of the individual school. Assesses and meets information needs of students and faculty and develops programs to stimulate student interest by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Selects, receives, and organizes books, multimedia, and other materials and equipment.

Suggests appropriate books and multimedia to students for classroom assignments and personal access.

Assists students and faculty with use of public access catalog.

Assists students and faculty with online searches and research projects.

Plans and carries out student instruction program for school library media center.

Prepares and administers budget for media center.

Confers with faculty about provision of appropriate materials for classroom instruction.

Confers with parents, faculty, public librarians, and community organizations to develop programs to enrich student communications skills.

Investigates technologies that will improve services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals and professional journals. Ability to write reports and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from teachers and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS State certification and endorsement as school librarian, with knowledge of acquisition, preparation, and utilization of both print and non-print media. Broad knowledge and experience in teaching, media programs, management, and administration of library/media services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

EVALUATION Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.