Temporary Library Assistant - QMS

Location: Quioccasin Middle School - 9400 Quioccasin Road, Henrico
Minimum Salary: $18.65/hour
Temporary, hourly position

About the Role

Participates fully in providing library services to patrons in the fast-paced environment of the school library and provides clerical and technical support as needed. Presents a welcoming demeanor and relates well to staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the librarian as needed, including:
  • Developing materials and reports for lessons and special programs (typing, copying, laminating, etc.)
  • Preparing reports and maintaining data records
  • Staging the library for multimedia presentations or special events
  • Ordering materials and library supplies
  • Assisting with book fairs and other fundraisers
  • Weeding and inventory preparation
  • Pulling books for classroom use
  • Providing circulation and other data collection and entry support
• Provides coverage and supervision for the library when the librarian is teaching
• Performs related library work to support the librarian(s)
• Manages students coming and going from the library
• Assists teachers, students, and other groups using the library
• Maintains a working knowledge of the content of print and non-print resources and recommends appropriate choices to students and teachers
• Manages reserves and interlibrary loans including requesting, sending, and tracking materials
• Maintains spreadsheets/databases as needed (includes Inter Library Loans, Equipment, Literacy Program information, financial tracking)
• Maintains records of lost or damaged books
• Provides mobile checkouts when needed
• Assists in the creation of displays
• Provides support for makerspace scheduling, usage, and maintenance, when applicable
• Ensures that materials are shelved and straightened daily
• Assists with other library materials for special projects/programs such as book celebrations, book clubs, all school reads, etc.
• Assists in implementing the division Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as it relates to student use of the Internet and electronic resources
• Prepares and processes new materials for shelving and circulation (includes sending items to be cataloged, creating spine labels, applying appropriate stamps and labels, covering books, checking for items on the online circulation system)
• Repairs worn or damaged items (includes fixing spines, covers, loose pages, etc.)
• Maintains patrons' library cards (includes making cards, sending cards to new schools, replacing lost cards)
• Responds to all communications in a timely manner to include digital, analog, print, and oral communication
• Ability and desire to learn new technologies and media

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions
• Ability to use computers (with training) in a broad range of applications such as:
  • Online Circulation System (SIRSI)
  • Google Apps for Education (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, etc.)
  • Microsoft Office, Outlook
  • Internet Search Engines
  • Database navigation and searching
  • Clever, PowerSchool, and Schoology
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
• Self-motivated/directed and able to multitask