LIBRARY ASSISTANT

El Campo Independent School District; El Campo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

El Campo Independent School District seeks a Library Assistant to manage daily operations of the campus library and support student learning on site.

Responsibilities include helping students locate resources, maintaining library materials, and assisting with inventory and cataloging under the supervision of the principal and librarian. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to creating a safe study environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills.
• Ability to use library resources to conduct research.
• Ability to follow district cataloging system.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement library program and maintain a library/media center conducive to learning.
• Assist library patrons with resources and equipment usage.
• Recommend materials and equipment to support instruction.
• Provide instruction to students on locating resources and research techniques.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain an orderly environment.

Skills

Keyboarding

File maintenance

Research skills

Cataloging system

Student behavior management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Library experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Job Description

EL CAMPO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Library Assistant

Reports To: Principal and Librarian

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: C/P 3

Days Employed: 187

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

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:

Experience working with children

Library experience preferred

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

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
• Preform 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 (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