Library Assistant

Douglas County School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Short & Long-term disability

Critical illness and accident coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Retirement plan options (401(k), 403(b

457)

Job summary

Douglas County High School in the Douglas County School District seeks a Library Assistant to support the Library Media Center's daily operations, promote literacy, assist students and staff, and help manage the library's collection and digital resources.

The ideal candidate will handle shelving, interlibrary loans, inventory, training of student aides, and ensure policy compliance while delivering friendly, reliable service in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent (Required).
• Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs.
• Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoys reading and willing to read; comfortable reading aloud to students.
• Observes District policies and procedures; strong customer service skills.
• Verbal and written English communication; able to read and comprehend instructions.

Responsibilities

• Organize and reshelve returned items.
• Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans).
• Maintain and repair library materials.
• Manage and catalog materials using Destiny.
• Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library.
• Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources.
• Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintaining a clean and organized library environment.
• Help plan and participate in special library/literacy events.
• Assist with record-keeping for all library resources, including full inventories at least every two years.
• Assist in training, scheduling, and management of student aides and community volunteers.
• Perform other library related duties as assigned.
• Attend District trainings pertaining to Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.
• Loan library materials to students, staff, and DCSD patrons.
• Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources.

Skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Reading aloud to students

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Tools

Destiny

Dewey Decimal System

Job description

Library Assistant

Job Description:

Responsible for providing assistance in the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including but not limited to: promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and library management system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations.
Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to bend and lift up to 40 lbs
• Frequent sitting & standing

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Organize and reshelve returned items

Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans)

Maintain and repair library materials

Manage and catalog materials using resource management software (Destiny)

Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library

Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources

Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintain a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks

Help plan and participate in special library/literacy events (district-wide events and school specific events)

Assist and perform necessary record-keeping for all library resources, including a full inventory of all resources no less than every two years

Assist in the training, scheduling, and management of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the library

Perform other library related duties as assigned or requested

Assist with the supervision, management, instruction, and activities in the Library Media Center

Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.

Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons

Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs, Attention to detail, Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System), Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Enjoys reading and willing to read, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong customer service skills, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Douglas County High School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$17.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$21.97 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$17.30 USD - $26.64 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

January 6, 2027