Library Assistant

Dumas Isd; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumas Isd is seeking a Library Media Specialist for an Elementary School/Primary setting (Grades EE-4). The role supports students and staff by maintaining an enriching library/media center, curating resources, and guiding proper use of library materials.

The position emphasizes collaboration with administrators and teachers, provision of research assistance, and ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with library software and cataloging systems.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Clear and effective communication with students and parents.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with staff and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise the school media center.
• Select and requisition library books, aids, and supplies and manage inventory.
• Collaborate with teachers on materials and inform staff about new acquisitions.
• Provide research assistance to students.
• Maintain cataloging and lending systems and support users.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organization

Student and parent communication

Self-evaluation for growth

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School/ Primary - Grades EE - 4
• Date Posted: 11/11/2026

Library Media Specialist

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Principal, to assist students, and teaching staff with an enriching library/media center environment with a wide range of reading and other educational materials; maintains library collection at school site; develops appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; and instructs students and others on the proper use of the library resources.

Essential Functions

• Operates and supervises the media center.
• Evaluates, selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to assist in the selection of books and other instructional materials; keeps students and teaching staff informed regarding new acquisitions for use in the media center.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide research assistance.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloguing all media center materials; assists students and teachers with the use of the system.
• Coordinates system of lending library material to students and teachers.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the media center.
• Develops and arranges media center displays.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.