Library Specialist

About the role

Responsible for the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including but not limited to: promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and circulation system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teachers in providing literacy and research enrichment to students.
• Aids in planning and participating in special library events (district-wide events and school specific events).
• Performs routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintaining a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks.
• Schedule and support activities for the library program which may include author days, reading promotions and incentives, and school-wide literacy activities.
• Manage training, scheduling, and supervising of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the LMC.
• Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons.
• Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources.
• Maintain and repair library materials.
• Duties include instruction, supervision, management, and programming in the Library Media Center.
• Organize and reshelve returned items.
• Manage materials using our library management software (Destiny).
• Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.
• Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans).
• Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library.
• Assist classroom teachers in maintaining supportive learning environments in the LMC in accordance with information literacy/research standards and DCSD’s priority learning outcomes.
• Supervise students in the library in conjunction with a licensed teacher.
• Support DCSD curriculum and reading advocacy.

Requirements

Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or Equivalent (Required)
• Skills: Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs, Attention to detail, Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System), Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Enjoys reading and willing to read, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong customer service skills, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Skills

• Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• Attention to detail
• Basic library management knowledge (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Enjoys reading and willing to read
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students
• Observes all District policies and procedures
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

Pay

$17.80 USD - $27.45 USD Hourly

Schedule

One Year Only (No)