What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Clerk- Bulletin# 2425-192 Job at California Department of Educatio position at California Department of Education?
California Department of Education | Hesperia, CA 92345
Job Purpose Statement
The job of Library / Media Clerk is done for the purposes of assisting the Library / Media Specialist in maintaining the library collection at the school site; implementing age-appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction and educating students on the proper use of the library resources.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists Library Specialist and other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Assists teachers, students, and other personnel for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and / or class assignments.
- Coordinates media requests of individual sites for the purpose of ensuring availability of audio-visual equipment for instructional use.
- Directs student workers, Job Training Placement Act (JTPA) workers, etc. for the purpose of ensuring assignments are completed appropriately.
- Distributes various books and media for the purpose of providing requested classroom reference materials.
- Instructs students for the purpose of educating them on the proper use of the library resources (i.e., classification system, card catalog, care of materials, etc.).
- Promotes library use related to special holidays, seasonal activities, etc. for the purpose of motivating students to use the library resources.
- Repairs books for the purpose of ensuring their availability.
- Researches availability of materials and media for the purpose of selecting appropriate items.
Other Job Functions
Job Requirements - Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge to perform basic math; to read a variety of manuals; type correspondence, memos, etc., usually in prescribed formats, reports, and / or speak before groups; and to apply common sense understanding of detailed multi-step instructions in a combination of written and oral forms.
Skills to perform multiple basic non-technical tasks. Specific skills to apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations and / or laws; communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; operate standard office equipment; prepare and maintain accurate records; and utilize pertinent software applications. Keyboard / computer literate.
Abilities to deal with a level of complexity of tasks that require significant flexibility with coordinating others' schedules and / or activities; discretion, independent action and / or judgment with regards to working with people; and interacting with persons and / or agendas that frequently change. Type 30 wpm. Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Responsibility :
The resources required (people, equipment, facilities, and / or funding) necessary to perform job functions are of a minimal scope and minimal opportunity exists for significant impact (positive or negative) on the organization's mission.
Working Environment :
The job functions are generally performed in an indoor environment requiring the following significant physical abilities : stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching, handling, fingering and / or feeling; sensory speaking, hearing, and visual.
Educational Requirements :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements :
Some job-related experience is desired.
Licensing, Certification, Testing Requirements :
Fingerprint / criminal justice clearance; Tuberculosis clearance. Will meet any and / or all Federal / State / District requirements.
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