Primary Purpose:
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to work with cloud-based storage and productivity tools
Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
Ability to work well with children
Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with staff, volunteers, and visitors
Understanding of and commitment to customer care principles
Experience:
One year of experience working with children, preferred
One year of clerical experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Library Program Support
1. Check books in and out, shelve returned books, materials, and equipment as soon as possible, and collect and record fines.
2. Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
3. Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
4. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
5. Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
6. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
Accounting and Inventory
7. Maintain library catalog.
8. Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
9. Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
10. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
Student Management
11. Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
Other
12. Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
13. Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
14. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
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 (under 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 |