What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alexandria City Public Schools is hiring: Library Media Assistant in Alexandria position at Alexandria City Public Schools?
Job Description :
The Library Media Assistant maintains library collection and controls audio-visual equipment at school site; performs clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials; and provides support for library operations. This position works 192 days, 4 hours / per day.
Qualifications :
Education : High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience : Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required.
Essential Functions :
- Assists teachers, students, and other personnel in identifying resource materials for use in classroom, class assignments and recreational reading
- Provides instruction in use of software.
- Assists with physical inventories to verify available equipment and identify damage and / or loss.
- Communicates with classroom teachers and district personnel regarding overdue materials.
- Contacts students, parents, staff, etc. to recover delinquent books / materials.
- Distributes requested library books, periodicals and media equipment.
- Inventories library books, equipment, and materials to document losses and / or maintain availability of materials.
- Maintains a variety of records and / or files to provide efficient library collection controls.
- Monitors student behavior while in library to create an effective working and learning environment.
- Monitors subscription services to ensure continuous correct service.
- Performs a variety of clerical functions in support of the department operations.
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance of media and in-library computer equipment (by assignment) to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. materials catalog, activity logs, memo and transmittal, instruction sheets, purchase orders, correspondence, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference and / or convey information.
- Processes new and / or returned library books, curriculum materials, periodicals and / or media (e.g. checking order accuracy, cataloging, storing, shelving, etc.).
- Researches discrepancies between purchase orders and packing slips to ensure that items ordered are received at ordered pricing.
- Researches information to assist teachers and staff in securing appropriate materials.
- Responds to inquiries to provide information and / or direction.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Clearances :
Public Health Compliance
