Media Secondary Library Assistant

About the role

The job of Media Secondary Library Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program at assigned secondary school with specific responsibilities for performing support functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and instructing students on the proper use of chrome books and the library resources.

Responsibilities

• Affords teachers, students and administrators (e.g. chromebooks, etc.) for the purpose of identifying resource materials and equipment for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of formats for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature and technology.
• Establishes positive relationships with students for the purpose of creating a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment.
• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
• Maintains materials inventory and collection (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Maintains a safe environment conducive to learning by monitoring student activities within Library Media Center.
• Operates a variety of media production equipment and systems (e.g. program channel, record programs, etc.) for the purpose of providing media production services.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs routine maintenance and operating checks on media equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; barcoding, shelving, producing required reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
• Processes new student library accounts, notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for loses.
• Provides student enrichment experiences for the purpose of encouraging and promoting a love of reading and literacy.
• Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials, longevity of books and materials, and providing cost affectiveness.
• Researches various instructional materials and sources (e.g. guided reading, research sources, etc.) for the purpose of supporting students in their classroom assignments.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.

Requirements

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent.