Library Aide- Elementary

FLSA: Non-exempt | Employee Group: Support Staff | Location: Willow Dale Elementary

Schedule

• 9:30 am – 3:00 pm during school year
• 10 months / 180 days

Pay

$15.00 per hour

There are no medical benefits with this position.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior library experience or associates or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains material and equipment inventory of library resources (e.g., library books, hardware/software, textbooks, audio books, media equipment, computers, printers, periodicals, related instructional materials).
• Assists with circulation desk by checking in/out library materials, generating overdue lists, and preparing notices of fines due.
• Prepares and delivers overdue notices and fine notices in accordance with school procedures.
• Removes damaged library materials from circulation and reports them to supervisor for further instructions.
• Answers telephone calls, provides information, or takes accurate messages for appropriate follow-up.
• Assists with scheduling for class use of the library.
• Helps library users locate and use materials and the catalog system; escalates questions to supervisor when needed.
• Operates media equipment, computers, and systems (e.g., media duplication, smart boards, laminators, recorders, players) to support library services.
• Accurately shelves new and returned materials, re-shelves misplaced items, and ensures materials are available for use.
• Maintains and organizes periodicals, catalogs, and similar library materials.
• Assists with processing acquisitions, including ordering, verifying invoices, and preparing materials for shelving.
• Maintains computerized and paper records as assigned.
• Reviews condition of library materials and recommends repair, disposal, or retirement of damaged or outdated items.
• Repairs or arranges for repair of library materials as directed.
• Disposes of library materials in accordance with procedures.
• Assists with library bulletin boards and displays as directed.
• Monitors library users’ and volunteers’ activities, including computer use, and reports concerns to supervisor or teacher in charge.
• Assists with inventory and completion of end-of-year reports.
• Familiarizes self with and abides by District policies, library procedures, and copyright law.