Library Media Specialist

Job Description

Department:  Library Media:  Secondary

Job Status:  Full Time

Amount of travel:  Varies

Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised:  None

Work Schedule:  Teachers are on duty for the regular school day.  Periodically may be required to attend faculty meetings, after school events and a normal expectation of the position.

Position Summary

The library media specialist is responsible for preparing, organizing and providing library and multimedia services to students and faculty in the school.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with our without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in library/media practice, information technology and literacy by:
Performing the primary job of information specialist to patrons that systemically provides access to resources both inside and outside of the school
Assist with the identification, location, and interpretation of information located in and outside of the library media center
Providing learning related to new technology, use, and production of a variety of media formats.
Providing instruction in the use of library media center
Provide instructional consultation by:
Participating in building, district, department, and grade-level curriculum development and assessment projects and activities
Providing professional development of new and emerging technology and use of technology while guiding the instructional use of technology in the classroom programs while maintaining knowledge of laws (including copyright laws), communication of new ideas and information, and policies.
Keeping patrons informed of new software and hardware and instruct patrons of the use of the technology tools
Provide information and technology skills by:
Assisting in the use of technology to access information and networks that enhance learning and access to resources inside and outside of the library
Developing and implementing a plan of action that ensures skills are taught in a logical sequence for students applicable to the station of the job performed in a (K-12) position.
Providing assistance with the electronic retrieval of systems that assist with computer-generated bibliographies and electronic card catalogs or other applicable systems.
Providing instruction on the use of the library media center.
Perform administrative tasks such as ordering books and materials, process items for usage, plan finances and accountability, organize, direct, and and other management duties.
Demonstrate knowledge of students and how the library program can address their needs
Establish goals for the library media program appropriate to the setting and learning community served
Design a coherent library program integrated with the overall school program within the budgetary guidelines
Developing a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the library media program
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establishing a culture of learning
Establishing and maintaining library-procedures, physical and virtual spaces, and supervising library paraprofessionals
Managing student behavior
Deliver services by:
Communicating with members of the learning community
Using questioning and research techniques
Engaging students in literature and learning information skills
Using assessments in instruction (whole class, small group, and one-on-one) during the learning cycle
Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
Demonstrate professionalism and responsibilities by:
Reflection on practice
Maintaining accurate library records
Communicating with school staff and community
Participating in a professional learning community
Growing and developing professionally
Showing professionalism by supporting advocates for all students, maintaining ethical librarianship and principles of the Library Bill of Rights and American Library Association Code of Ethics and Arkansas Code of Ethics

Position Qualifications

Adhere to the above job functions and all policies of the district.
Perform other duties as directed by the Building Administrator.
The physical demands for this position are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Skills & Abilities

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Master’s Degree (Required), Field of Study:  Library Media (Preferred)

Teaching License (Required)

Experience:  Previous experience as a library / media specialist (Preferred)

Work Environment

Library indoor setting in a school environment for most of the setting and exterior activities both in and outside the district as applicable.

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