Library Assistant

IMDiversity; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools, Horizon Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia, is seeking a Library Assistant to support library materials processing, circulation, and student interactions under the supervision of the school librarian.

The role involves clerical duties, helping students and staff access resources and technology, and promoting library use within the school community.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to the school librarian.
• Supports and assists the school librarian in encouraging library use.
• Assists in processing library materials and circulating resources.
• Assists students and staff in locating materials and utilizing resources and technologies.

Skills

Customer service

Library management systems

Word processing

Data entry

Online search techniques

Clerical records

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Library Assistant

Loudoun County Public Schools
Horizon Elementary School - Sterling, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID:5919833
Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Job Description

Job Overview

The Library Assistant performs varied tasks to support library materials processing and circulation, assist students and staff and support the school librarian.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Provides clerical support to the school librarian
• Supports and assists the school librarian in encouraging library use
• Assists in processing library materials and circulating resources
• Assists students and staff in locating materials and utilizing resources and technologies

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High school diploma

Experience

Experience providing direct customer service

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to utilize library management systems
• Ability to apply library procedures and policies
• Ability to compose routine memoranda and letters with general instruction
• Ability to maintain clerical and financial records and prepare routine reports
• Ability to operate a word processor and standard office equipment
• Knowledge of on-line search techniques
• Proficiency in word processing and data entry

Physical Requirements and Environmental Hazards

The following provides an overview of typical physical requirements and environmental hazards for this job:

RARE

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

Lift or move 26-50 pounds

X

Lift or move more than 50 pounds

X

Climb/Descend (ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.)

X

Balance

X

Stoop

X

Kneel

X

Crouch/ Squat

X

Crawl

X

Reach

X

Stand

X

Sit

X

Walk

X

Push

X

Pull

X

Bend/turn/twist head or neck

X

Bend/turn/ twist waist

X

Manipulate (pick, pinch, etc. with fingers)

X

Grasp

X

Feel

X

Talk

X

Hear

X

See

X

Remain stationary

X

Repeat hand/arm, wrist/finger motion

X

Operate machines and/or power tools

X

RARE

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

Challenging physical interactions

(biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc.)

X

Challenging verbal interactions

(offensive language, shouting, threats, etc.)

X

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 Months/ 190 Days/ 7 Hours

Salary Level:Universal/Scale B.1 - Non-Exempt Level 4

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $22.47-$23.87

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non-Certified

Position Type

Position Type:Full-Time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required