Library Media Assistant

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking a Library Media Assistant at Hutchinson Middle School-8. The role starts at $16.00 per hour and is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, or related experience. Responsibilities include checking out materials, processing reserves, data entry, and supporting reading programs to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with library-related tasks is helpful.
• Ability to enter data accurately into a library system.

Responsibilities

• Locates and checks out materials to students and inspects returned materials for damage.
• Issues overdue notices to borrowers.
• Process and maintain reserve materials and interlibrary loans.
• Return materials to shelves, files, or other designated areas.
• Repair materials, if needed.
• Prepare new materials for circulation, including property stamping.
• Enter student data in automated library system, as needed.
• Answer phones and checks and processes mail.
• Order materials for teacher use from District Media Center and other schools.
• Assist with implementation of reading and other educational programs.
• Assist with inventory.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly and attractive environment, including preparation of displays

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automated library system

Job description

• Position Type: Aides/Paraprofessionals/ Library Media Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Hutchinson Middle School-8

Hutchinson Public Schools has an opening for a Library Media Assistant. This position starts at $16.00 an hour and is commensurate with education and experience. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locates and checks out materials to students and inspects returned materials for damage.
• Issues overdue notices to borrowers.
Process and maintain reserve materials and interlibrary loans.
• Return materials to shelves, files, or other designated areas.
• Repair materials, if needed.
• Prepare new materials for circulation, including property stamping.
• Enter student data in automated library system, as needed.
• Answer phones and checks and processes mail.
• Order materials for teacher use from District Media Center and other schools.
• Assist with implementation of reading and other educational programs.
• Assist with inventory.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly and attractive environment, including preparation of displays