Library Media Assistant — Elevate Learning & Access

Western Oaks Elementary; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam City Western Oaks Elementary is seeking a Library Media Assistant to support the school’s media program. Immediate starting date with nine-month term and supervision by the site principal and library media specialist.

You will maintain library materials, assist students and staff with resources, and help manage circulation, catalogs, and financial records. Prior experience with office procedures and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credit hours, or successful completion of the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), or ParaPro Test.
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and common office equipment to include computers and database and word processing programs.
• Highly developed interpersonal, group, and communication skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work without constant direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains orderly library media center materials and equipment for easy access.
• Circulates library media center materials and equipment to students and staff and keeps circulation records.
• Assists in requisitions for library media center materials and equipment.
• Prepares new materials and equipment for placement in the library media center’s collection.
• Maintains electronic catalog and circulation records and updates as needed.
• Generates reports on available materials for teachers and students including overdue items.
• Performs simple repairs to damaged materials and replaces lost items.
• Maintains inventory of office, technology supplies, and replacement items.
• Follows procedures to collect fines or money and maintains related records.
• Prepares circulation and financial reports as required.
• Assists students and staff with library media center materials, audiovisual and computer equipment, and online resources.
• Keeps the library media center appearance orderly and assists in inventory and weeding procedures.

Skills

College credits/ParaPro/OGET

Office procedures

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Putnam City Western Oaks Elementary is seeking a Library Media Assistant to support the school’s media program. Immediate starting date with nine-month term and supervision by the site principal and library media specialist.

You will maintain library materials, assist students and staff with resources, and help manage circulation, catalogs, and financial records. Prior experience with office procedures and strong communication skills are essential.