TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE :
Library Media Specialist
LOCATION : All Schools
JOB CATEGORY : Non-support
PAY GRADE : Teacher
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR :
Building administrator(s)
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK
The library media specialist's purpose includes :
To administer and provide library media service in the school in a way that incorporates curriculum, technology and staffing, so that patrons effectively retrieve, evaluate and utilize information, as well as develop a love of reading and life-long learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS
General
- To instruct students in the location, use and choice of appropriate materials, both print and non print
- To aid teachers / staff in the location and choice of materials, both print and non print, applicable for curriculum demands
- To select materials which meet curriculum needs, provide enjoyment and promote leisure activities that are age-appropriate and interest-targeted
- To establish media center policies and review them periodically, making adjustments when needed
- To facilitate distance learning opportunities for our students
- To manage the media center as a flexible, multi-tasking learning environment
Specific
Selection of materials for purchase
Reviewed items in School Library Journal, ALAN, Virginia Readers list, Renaissance Place (Accelerated Reader) publications / catalogs, new publicationsRequested items from faculty for classroom and research use (SOL alignment)Reference materials-updating, standing order, new publicationsAudio-visual materials-videos, audiocassettes, DVDsCounty equipment purchases-reviewed, requested for classroom / administrative use, library instruction, school wide use, replacement of outdated equipmentReplacement materials for lost, damaged, weeded itemsMagazine / journal / newspaper subscription maintenanceCreation of local purchase orders for all purchasesManagement of budget
Title V funding - oversees project funding restrictions, labeling, processing, inventoryLocal fundingCounty equipment fundingBuilding fine account Research / Bibliographic instructionOnline catalog and Dewey Decimal system instructionCounty and state online database instructionUse of periodicals, vertical files, newspapersPlanning with teachers for research projects; creation of lists of resources Renaisance Learning (Accelerated Reader) programSelection and acquisition of fiction and non-fiction booksSelection and acquisition of software for reading quizzesInstruction of program use for students / facultyReport generationCataloging of materials; labeling of materials, including point structureTest monitoringCheck out and renewal of booksStudent account maintenanceReading advisory for students Circulation desk managementCheck out of print materials, audiovisual materials, equipmentOverdue notices to students, creation of listsMaintenance of student / faculty accountsCheck out of reserve materials for teachers' research projects Processing / cataloging materialsCheck received materials against county purchase orders and packing slipsPrepare all cataloging information for received materialsCheck purchased cataloging information from vendorsCreate records for catalog records for materialsLabel, barcode, stamp all materials Research materialsLocate research materials for teachers' planned research projectsPull materials for reserveWork with students and teachers to locate materials-books, periodicals, vertical files, newspapers, database resourcesEquipment maintenance and repair
CleaningChanging bulbsScheduling useTraining for teachers in new equipment useTrouble-shooting problems with equipment use in classroomsMinor repair of equipmentPreparation for county repair and surplusStudent / faculty Internet accounts
Maintenance of all accountsCommunication with county personnel in creation of new accounts and reassignment of passwordsCreation and maintenance of database for all student accountsTeacher and student instruction of use in library system Faculty copier (housed in library media center)Create teacher accountsMaintain operation of copier; notify company for repair and maintenanceProvide monthly copy counts to companyInstruct teachers and student workers in use of copier Online SOL testing assistantProvide assistance to assistant principal in charge of online testingMonitoring testing situations NovaNET online course programCreation of accounts for faculty / studentsInstruction in use of coursewareRecordkeeping and reportingMonitoring of students using courseware Homework Hotline systemOrientation for teachersCreation and maintenance of all accountsGeneral maintenance of system-hardware and software Additional technology trainingNovaNETUnited StreamingANGEL (SVETN) blackboard courseSOL online testingTCPS Internet / Email trainingMarco Polo trainingDatabase training-SIRS, Grolier, Gale GroupKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Desired experience or training : Successful teaching experiences; school library media experience; Background in instructional technology; Background in curriculum developmentSpecial requirements : Ability to work well with students, teachers, parents, and administrators in planning and leading the library media and information technology program.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required experience or training : Major or minor in Instructional Media and Technology or Library Media Education certification, as required by the state of VirginiaSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of the library system, computer programs (Follett Circulation, Renaissance Place), book selection procedures, use of research sources (print and non print), distance learning procedures (satellite taping, online sources)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS
Lifting (light, under 20 pounds), carrying (light, under 20 pounds), stooping, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, hearing, speech, visual acuity.
EVALUATION
Building administrator(s)
Approved by Tazewell County School Board 9 / 10 / 2007
