Library Media Assistant SY 26/27

Essential Job Functions

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates ethical and confidential behavior.
• Engage in self-development.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Evaluate, select, and requisition new library materials.
• Aid teachers in selecting books and other instructional materials.
• Inform teachers and other staff members about new materials acquired by the library.
• Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instruct teachers and students on its use.
• Arrange for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers in planning assignments that will utilize library resources.
• Encourage appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
• Help students develop independent reference skills and use of reference materials.
• Present and discuss materials with classes upon teacher invitation.
• Participate in curriculum meetings.
• Counsel students with special reading problems or unique intellectual interests.
• Organize frequently changing displays and exhibits to attract library patrons.
• Prepare and administer the library budget.
• Supervise library assistants in their duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• AA Degree or 60 approved college hours.
• Level 3 NMPED EA license.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.