Library/Media Specialist

Qualifications

NYS Certification - School Library Media Specialist K-12
Familiarity with school library services and programs
Experience with providing library services for K-12 students

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Building Principal

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a functional library program in the building.
• Carry out ongoing reviews of the library collection in the school and balance the collection based on the needs of the building.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment and materials and regularly discard obsolete and worn materials and equipment from the Library Media Center.
• Promote the use of print, electronic, and other non-print resources throughout the building.
• Prepare and maintain the Library budget in conjunction with the building principal.
• Evaluate, select, and requisition new materials for the Library Media Center.
• Consult with teachers on the selection and acquisition of books, materials, and digital media for the building's collection.
• Stay current on all types of educational materials in electronic as well as print media, and remain up-to-date on trends and practices regarding their use.
• Aid in the care and operation of equipment.
• Organize the storage and handling of equipment and materials for availability, convenience, and effective use.
• Serve as an instructional resource consultant and information specialist to teachers and students.
• Support teacher instructional plans to coordinate and integrate effectively library services across the curriculum.
• Provide group instruction and individual user guidance for locating resources and developing research techniques.
• Provide orientation for students in how to retrieve, evaluate, and use information.
• Promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading.
• Train users to develop searching and retrieval skills to obtain information from selected online and network databases.
• Create a library media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students, and promote appropriate conduct of students using the library facilities.
• Actively participate in library professional associations on the local, regional, and state levels.
• Effectively communicate with building and district administrators and other library media specialists.
• Notify faculty and students of new materials, services, and equipment.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library media program and implement changes based on the findings.
• Attend professional workshops, conferences, and seminars to gain knowledge of new developments and incorporate the most appropriate concepts into the Library Media Center program.
• Process and organize all media according to accepted district procedures.
• Understand and operate computer systems for research, circulation of media, and collection management.
• Produce and duplicate media adhering to copyright laws and inform staff and students of copyright laws.
• Supervise Library Aides / Aides in the performance of their duties.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 10-month position
• Salary and work year to be established by the Board

Job Attachment

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Itinerant Location

Olean High School/East View Elementary

Salary

From: $43,500.00

Position Status

Full time

Start Date

9/1/2026

Required Certification Type

Library Media Specialist {7020}

Additional Job Information

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact Person's Name

Eric DiMartino

Contact Person's Phone

716-375-8097

Contact Person's Email

edimartino@oleanschools.org