Library Media Assistant (Part-time)
7 days left
- Employer
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2023
- Closes
- Oct 05, 2023
- Ref
- 3157
- Industry
- Media / Journalism / Advertising
- Career Level
- Entry Level
- Hours
- Part Time
Job Description:
The Library Media Assistant maintains library collection and controls audio-visual equipment at school site; performs clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials; and provides support for library operations.
This position is for 24 hours per week.
Qualifications:
Essential Functions:
Clearances:
Public Health Compliance
WP
Primary Location:
Patrick Henry K-8 Program School
Salary Range:
18.84/hour - 23.16/hour / Support SUP-13
Shift Type:
Part-Time
The Library Media Assistant maintains library collection and controls audio-visual equipment at school site; performs clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials; and provides support for library operations.
This position is for 24 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required.
Essential Functions:
- Assists teachers, students, and other personnel in identifying resource materials for use in classroom, class assignments and recreational reading
- Provides instruction in use of software.
- Assists with physical inventories to verify available equipment and identify damage and/or loss.
- Communicates with classroom teachers and district personnel regarding overdue materials.
- Contacts students, parents, staff, etc. to recover delinquent books/materials.
- Distributes requested library books, periodicals and media equipment.
- Inventories library books, equipment, and materials to document losses and/or maintain availability of materials.
- Maintains a variety of records and/or files to provide efficient library collection controls.
- Monitors student behavior while in library to create an effective working and learning environment.
- Monitors subscription services to ensure continuous correct service.
- Performs a variety of clerical functions in support of the department operations.
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance of media and in-library computer equipment (by assignment) to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. materials catalog, activity logs, memo and transmittal, instruction sheets, purchase orders, correspondence, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference and/or convey information.
- Processes new and/or returned library books, curriculum materials, periodicals and/or media (e.g. checking order accuracy, cataloging, storing, shelving, etc.).
- Researches discrepancies between purchase orders and packing slips to ensure that items ordered are received at ordered pricing.
- Researches information to assist teachers and staff in securing appropriate materials.
- Responds to inquiries to provide information and/or direction.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance
- Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
- Must follow safety and health protocols.
WP
Primary Location:
Patrick Henry K-8 Program School
Salary Range:
18.84/hour - 23.16/hour / Support SUP-13
Shift Type:
Part-Time