Library Media Assistant # 163 Harrison School (3.5 hours)

Stockton Unified School District; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Floating holiday

Job summary

Stockton Unified School District seeks a Library Media Assistant to perform clerical library duties and help students and teachers locate and use library resources. Responsibilities include circulation, cataloging, inventory, and repairs, with a focus on maintaining an organized library at a school site.

The role requires a high school diploma and about one year of general clerical or library experience, plus ability to operate a computer and library systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year clerical or library experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and teachers in selecting and using library materials and equipment.
• Circulate materials; check in/out using barcode system; shelve returned books.
• Instruct students in using library resources and computer research.
• Monitor inventory, order materials, and perform minor repairs on books.
• Input orders and maintain library records and filing systems.

Skills

Office practices

Library methods

Cataloging basics

Instruction methods

Computer software

Record keeping

English usage

Communication

Research methods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Library computer system

Barcode labeling system

Job description

• paid sick leave, vacation, and floating holiday

LIBRARY MEDIA ASSISTANT

Job Summary

Work hours: 8:30am-12pm

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of clerical library duties involved in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books and instructional materials at an assigned school site; assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment.

Representative Duties

Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information to students and teachers; assist students in researching instructional materials for classroom use.

Circulate library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using an assigned computerized system and bar codes; shelve returned books and materials; collect student late fees and prepare related correspondence.

Instruct students in proper methods of utilizing library and reference materials; assist students with utilizing computers for research projects; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.

Monitor inventory levels of textbooks, instructional materials and other library supplies; assist in ordering materials and supplies as directed; maintain and perform minor repairs on books and equipment as needed.

Input, process and receive library material and textbook orders; prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare labels; affix identification and bar-code labels to materials; input related information into assigned computer system.

Perform a variety of clerical library duties involved in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books and instructional materials at an assigned school site; process new books and instructional materials; oversee the cataloging of books and instructional materials.

Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.

Maintain a variety of records related to library books, instructional materials, student information, inventory, purchase orders and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.

Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain a clean and orderly library environment.

Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Basic library methods, practices and terminology
• Basic reference and cataloging techniques
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Operation of a computer and assigned software
• Record keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Oral and written communication skills
• Basic research methods

Ability To

• Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment
• Check books and materials in and out of the library
• Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition
• Process and shelve library materials
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain records and files
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Complete work with many interruptions
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described

Education And Experience

Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one (1) year of general clerical or library experience.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: (Turn in with your application).

1st requirement: proof of high school graduation or GED;

2nd requirement: unofficial transcripts showing completion of at least 48 units or copy of degree from accredited college/university.

Or copy of results of District Assessment Test.

NOTE: The SUSD Proficiency Test taken before July 1, 2004, does not meet this requirement.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor work environment.

Physical Demands

• Enter data into a computer terminal and operate standard office and/or library equipment
• Sit for extended periods of time
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone, with or without hearing aids
• Stand, walk and bend over
• Frequently grasp up to 5 lbs
• Push/pull up to 75 lbs for short distances
• Lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs at waist height for 5-10 feet
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Climb ladders and work at heights of 25 feet

Hazards

• Repetitive hand motions
• Climb ladders

Requirements / Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one (1) year of general clerical or library experience.

No Child Left Behind Federal Requirements (nclb)

Transcripts of 48 college semester units or more from accredited college or university OR Certificate showing compliance with NCLB with 2-day Paraprofessional Training OR SUSD 5-part Assessment Test.

NOTE: The SUSD Proficiency Test taken before July 1, 2004, does not meet this requirement.

Comments And Other Information

Applicants are requested not to make contact with members of the Board of Education, the administrative staff or potential panel members. Candidates not following these guidelines are subject to disqualification from the interview process.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Stockton Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), and bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, sexual orientation; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Stockton prohíbe discriminación, acoso (incluyendo acoso sexual), atormentar o coercionar, e intimidación incluyendo: la discriminación contra un individuo o grupo por motivos de raza, color, ascendencia, nacionalidad, origen nacional, estado migratorio, identificación de grupo étnico, etnicidad, edad, religión, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género o información genética; una percepción de una o más de tales características; o asociación con una persona o grupo, con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas.

For inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies, please refer to the following contacts. Kindly refrain from contacting these individuals regarding the application process.

Para consultas sobre nuestras pólizas de no discriminación, consulte los siguientes contactos. Por favor, absténgase de comunicarse con estas personas con respecto al proceso de solicitud.

Title IX Coordinator

Director, Constituent Services

56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton, CA 95203

[phone] Ext. 2195

[e-mail]

504 Coordinator

School Counseling Program Specialist

1141 Lever Blvd. Room 105 Stockton, CA 95206

[phone] ext. 2617

[e-mail]

Education Equity Compliance Officer

1661 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95204

[phone] ext. 1387

[e-mail]