About this role
Job Title: Library Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal/Librarian Date Revised: Dept./School: Assigned Campus Primary Purpose: Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library. May work under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate or apply
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research
• Ability to follow district cataloging system
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
• Some experience working with children
• Some library experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Library Program Support
• Implement school library program and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.
• Help library patrons use library/media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.
Instructional Support
• Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
• Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use.
Accounting and Inventory
• Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
Clerical Support
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Student Management
• Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
Other
• Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Monitor the work and issue work assignments to parent volunteers and student aides. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds) Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress