Substitute Library/Media Specialist

Library/Media Specialist

An ESS library aide plays an integral role in assisting in maintaining an organized, attractive, functional library media center conducive to an integrated instructional program.

Responsibilities

• Process new materials/magazines, enter data into computer, and prepare books and videos for circulation and/or shelving; prepare a list of new materials and assist in maintaining an inventory.
• Oversee the circulation desk in the absence of the Librarian, which includes checking materials in/out, collecting fines, reserving materials and printing reserve notices, looking up titles, printing overdue fines/notices, creating library cards, signing passes, collecting passes, adding new students to system, deleting discarded materials, etc.
• Distribute overdue fines/notices throughout the building to appropriate students.
• Ensure returned materials are placed in proper order on shelves and maintained in an orderly fashion.
• Assist students and staff with locating materials for use and maintaining a neat, clean environment.
• Responsible for collecting and distributing materials to staff for classroom use.
• Oversee incoming communications such as phone calls, e-mail, and U.S. mail.
• Utilize office equipment such as fax machine, laminator, computer hardware, copier, binder, and audiovisual equipment; ensure ample supply of paper is available for use.
• Oversee questions/problems regarding video system.
• Prepare bulletin board, which includes clipping newspaper articles and posting on board.
• Organize graded student work.
• Maintain publisher's catalog file.
• Prepare requisitions, memos, letters, and bibliographies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Librarian.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• State/FBI Criminal History Clearance
• Drug Screen – Varies by District