Library Media (updated 6/1)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Promotes independent, self-reliant library use through sequential library skills instruction.
• Teaches students how to access, evaluate and use information.
• Instructs and assists students and teachers in accessing electronic information, usage of automated card catalog and other multimedia equipment.
• Provides reading guidance that will stimulate students to use library materials to meet their academic needs, problems, interests, abilities, and hobbies.
• Collaborates within a professional learning community in order to nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement.
• Participates effectively in the school program by providing materials and service appropriate to the objectives and needs of education.
• Protects intellectual freedom of students and staff pursuant to school division regulations regarding censorship and access to information.
• Develops objectives of the library program which support the objectives of the school and school division.
• Works in an organized program to deliver curriculum designed for all students to achieve mastery of the VDOE Computer Technology SOLs.
• Maintains a library environment that motivates and allows students and teachers to attain objectives.
• Maintains an appropriate library collection through careful selection, ordering, and weeding in accordance with approved selection policies.
• Plans a budget using allocated funds and adheres to local regulations regarding electronic database.
• Organizes print and non-print materials and audio-visual equipment through a city-wide approved system of cataloging and classifying.
• Supports the digital learning program by assisting in managing work orders and inventory of student devices.
• Maintains a willingness to provide technology support to students and teachers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible for a Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Provisional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement in Library Media.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
• Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods and materials.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents.