About this role
Class Code: 1060 JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST Responsible To: Principal Basic Function: To provide each student with an enriched environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library media sources. Performance Responsibilities:
• Plans, evaluates, and restructures the library program to reflect the emerging needs of the library media center.
• Fosters a pleasant, informal, attractive, and inviting atmosphere in the library.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials and equipment.
• Assists teachers in the selection of instructional materials.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
• Collaborates with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
• Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the request of the teacher.
• Provides orientation for new faculty and students.
• Prepares and administers a budget to reflect the needs of the library.
• Discards obsolete print and audiovisual materials.
• Helps evaluate the library clerk in conjunction with principal.
• Provides instruction to faculty and students in use of hardware and software.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
• Serves as liaison contact with the staff of the public library to implement program of community and school library cooperation.
• Conducts inventory and prepares annual report,
• Stays abreast of technological advancements by attending seminars, workshops, etc., for up-to­-date training.
• Uses various kinds of equipment effectively.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal or Superintendent.