Library Assistant

Douglas County School District; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan options

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Douglas County School District in the United States is seeking a Library Assistant to support the Library Media Center operations. You will help with literacy promotion, supervision, and managing the library collection and equipment.

The role requires training completion for new library staff, the ability to assist users, and collaboration with students and staff to promote reading and learning. 185 work days and full-time hours are typical.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs.
• Attention to detail and strong customer service.
• Experience with library systems (Destiny) is a plus.
• Ability to read aloud to students and collaborate with staff.

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 DCSD policies for the library.
• Assist students and staff with print and digital resources.
• Answer phones, keep the library organized, and perform tasks.
• Plan and participate in literacy events district-wide.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong customer service

Effective oral and written comms

Reading aloud to students

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Destiny

Dewey Decimal System

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting Title:

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

Certifications:

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 indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted 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