Library Aide (.5 FTE) - Sells MS (2026-2027 School Yr)

About the role

The Library Aide will assist in the management and operation of the media center, providing support to students, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assists students, volunteers and staff in the processing, circulation and shelving of audio-visual materials, supplies, books and magazines.
• Affords assistance to the library media specialist in reporting student attendance and maintaining student discipline in library areas.
• Maintains an on-line computer catalog to facilitate materials circulation.
• Utilizes word processing and multimedia skills to ensure a smooth and timely flow of library operation.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of all computer and audiovisual equipment in the media center, including library servers.
• Supports students, staff and library media specialist in locating and using print, electronic, and Internet reference materials and other instructional materials and software programs.
• Assists in annual computerized inventory of library media materials and equipment and compiles appropriate statistical reports.
• Assists in maintaining current inventory of supplies.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• A working knowledge of library technical procedures including alphabetizing, filing rules and Dewey Decimal classification.
• Familiarity with Marc Record formatting and multi-platform computer networks, or demonstrated aptitude in administration of computerized library catalogs.
• Good human relation skills with an ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• A willingness to take direction and learn new skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Skills

• Word processing and multimedia skills.
• Computerized library catalogs.
• Audiovisual equipment maintenance.
• Inventory management.
• Student and volunteer aide training.
• Library safety.
• Professional behavior and ethics.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.91/HR - $20.84/HR

Schedule

186 Days (178 days same as student schedule, 8 paid holidays); 3.5 hours per day excluding lunch.