Library Media Specialist (2025-2026 school year)

Job Summary

To provide a broad spectrum of both traditional library services as well as audio, digital, video and other media formats with the goal of enriching and broadening the learning process for students throughout the school division.

Essential Duties

1. Selects and acquires materials in accordance with established regulations to implement the curriculum and to meet the individual interest, ability and maturity level of students.

1. Organizes and distributes all media and audio-visual equipment for effective use.

1. Participates in curriculum planning and program development and implementation, develops a close working relationship among teachers, principles, and other media librarians.

1. Creates an attractive environment and atmosphere that encourages students and teachers to use the media center.

1. Stimulates and guides students in all phases of their reading, viewing, and listening, so that they may effectively assimilate information.

1. Provides instruction in cooperation with the staff in media and resource skills.

1. Provides media center experiences to help students develop satisfactory personal relationships, social attitudes, and vocational interests.

1. Conducts with teachers and volunteer personnel (adult and student) in-services and other staff development activities in the use of audio-visual equipment and materials.

1. Acquaints the staff and students with the media collection and with new materials.

1. Assists the Principal in ensuring that instructional materials and equipment are used to provide learning experience compatible with the educational needs of students.

1. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.

1. Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.

1. Prepares a yearly budget, takes an annual inventory, and submits reports as required.

1. Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Job Specifications

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

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

A valid Virginia license and endorsement as school librarian with knowledge of acquisition, preparation, and utilization of both printed and non-printed media is required.  A broad knowledge and experience in teaching, media programs, management, and administration of library media services is also required.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

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.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Library Media Specialist will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at an

Job Summary

To provide a broad spectrum of both traditional library services as well as audio, digital, video and other media formats with the goal of enriching and broadening the learning process for students throughout the school division.

Essential Duties

1. Selects and acquires materials in accordance with established regulations to implement the curriculum and to meet the individual interest, ability and maturity level of students.

1. Organizes and distributes all media and audio-visual equipment for effective use.

1. Participates in curriculum planning and program development and implementation, develops a close working relationship among teachers, principles, and other media librarians.

1. Creates an attractive environment and atmosphere that encourages students and teachers to use the media center.

1. Stimulates and guides students in all phases of their reading, viewing, and listening, so that they may effectively assimilate information.

1. Provides instruction in cooperation with the staff in media and resource skills.

1. Provides media center experiences to help students develop satisfactory personal relationships, social attitudes, and vocational interests.

1. Conducts with teachers and volunteer personnel (adult and student) in-services and other staff development activities in the use of audio-visual equipment and materials.

1. Acquaints the staff and students with the media collection and with new materials.

1. Assists the Principal in ensuring that instructional materials and equipment are used to provide learning experience compatible with the educational needs of students.

1. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.

1. Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.

1. Prepares a yearly budget, takes an annual inventory, and submits reports as required.

1. Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Job Specifications

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

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

A valid Virginia license and endorsement as school librarian with knowledge of acquisition, preparation, and utilization of both printed and non-printed media is required.  A broad knowledge and experience in teaching, media programs, management, and administration of library media services is also required.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

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.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Library Media Specialist will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at an