LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CENTER ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform library and clerical duties related to the acquisition, circulation, control and maintenance of textbooks, audio/visual and library materials for the Instructional Materials Center (IMC); respond to teachers requests and provide curriculum enrichment materials for classroom use; assist with the research, ordering, receiving, processing and distributing of textbooks, library books and audio-visual materials.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E=Essential Duty
Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.
Provide a variety of information and assistance to teachers and other IMC users concerning the availability, location and use of instructional materials, equipment and supplies; respond to teachers’ requests and provide curriculum enrichment materials for classroom use. E
Assist library personnel in the research and ordering of books, audio/visual equipment and other media materials for the IMC and schools; complete purchase requisitions for vendors; check in, process orders; inspect orders for accuracy and notify appropriate personnel and department of damages, shortages, discrepancies and other errors; complete documentation for payment according to established guidelines. E
Prepare textbooks, library books and other materials for processing; prepare and update master inventory lists. E
Process requests for IMC materials from teachers and other users; select material according to appropriate subject matter, and variety at the proper grade or education level; process orders for delivery according to approved procedures. E
Process and prepare new IMC materials, including audio-visual equipment, records, filmstrips, video cassettes, and encyclopedias for check-out and circulation to District personnel; prepare catalog cards, update and distribute IMC inventory lists to District personnel. E
Check in books, audio/visual equipment and instructional materials; inspect for proper condition, damages and needed repair and notify prior user as necessary; re-shelve or route to proper location; repair, clean and organize materials as necessary. E
Prepare and maintain accurate account of a variety of records, logs, catalogs, lists and files related to instructional materials resources including textbook adoption, records of use, circulation, inventory records and lists of available resources; prepare and distribute overdue notices according to established procedures; submit to appropriate school, personnel and department as required. E
Distribute State adopted curriculum to schools according to District procedures; receive materials and designate appropriate school. E
Operate a variety of equipment, including a computer terminal, typewriter, cassette and videotape duplicators, adding machine, copier, and letter machine. E
Perform data entry to put school libraries on-line; provide library system support to school sites.
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as typing, compiling information and data for reports and purchase orders, receiving and distributing mail; maintain inventory supply levels and prepare orders as needed maintain appropriate levels.
Conduct inservice training to District library staff as assigned; serve as back-up to school library staff as assigned.
Oversee the distribution and circulation of audio/visual equipment and materials at District elementary schools.
Repair filmstrips, cassettes and others; report damaged equipment and order replacements as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Library methods and procedures related to the processing and circulation of books and other instructional materials.
Operation, use and general maintenance of an instructional media center.
Library terminology, practices and procedures.
Library materials and equipment used in instructional programs.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
Computer software used in the library and IMC.
ABILITY TO:
Assist in the operation and maintenance of a District instructional media center.
Perform complex and varied library duties related to technical processing and circulation of library materials.
Perform library clerical duties with speed and accuracy.
Operate equipment available in the Instructional Materials Center.
Type with average speed and accuracy.
Perform minor book and film strip repairs.
Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible and varied library experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Instructional Media Center environment.
Constant interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting, pushing and pulling moderately heavy objects.
Bending, reaching, and stooping to retrieve various instructional media materials.
Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to shelve media equipment.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer terminal and standard library equipment.
Board Approved 11/2/99
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Perform library and clerical duties related to the acquisition, circulation, control and maintenance of textbooks, audio/visual and library materials for the Instructional Materials Center (IMC); respond to teachers requests and provide curriculum enrichment materials for classroom use; assist with the research, ordering, receiving, processing and distributing of textbooks, library books and audio-visual materials.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Library methods and procedures related to the processing and circulation of books and other instructional materials.
Operation, use and general maintenance of an instructional media center.
Library terminology, practices and procedures.
Library materials and equipment used in instructional programs.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
Computer software used in the library and IMC.
ABILITY TO:
Assist in the operation and maintenance of a District instructional media center.
Perform complex and varied library duties related to technical processing and circulation of library materials.
Perform library clerical duties with speed and accuracy.
Operate equipment available in the IMC.
Type with average speed and accuracy
Perform minor book and film strip repairs.
Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently.
