Library Media Assistant — Empower Student Access

James L. Dennis Elementary; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Putnam City James L. Dennis Elementary is seeking a part-time Library Media Assistant to support a well-organized library media program.

The role involves maintaining catalogs, circulating materials, handling equipment, and assisting staff and students with digital resources. The position requires at least 48 college credit hours or equivalent test completion, strong office skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 the appropriate order of library media center materials and equipment to assure efficient access.
• Accurately circulates library media center materials and equipment to students and staff while keeping proper records of their circulation.
• Assists in making 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 makes changes as necessary to keep the records current and accessible.
• Develops and distributes reports concerning available materials to teachers and students including overdue reports.
• Makes simple repairs to damaged materials.
• Maintains an inventory of office, technology supplies, and replacement items.
• Follows established procedure to collect and receipt money paid for fines or lost materials, and maintains financial records for special projects.
• Prepares circulation and financial reports as needed.
• Assists students and staff with the use of library media center materials, audiovisual and computer equipment, and electronic resources.
• Assists in maintaining the appearance of the library media center.
• Assists in inventory and weeding procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned to benefit the library media program.

Skills

Office procedures

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Education

48 college credits/OGET/ParaPro

Tools

Database/Word processing

Job description

Putnam City James L. Dennis Elementary is seeking a part-time Library Media Assistant to support a well-organized library media program.

The role involves maintaining catalogs, circulating materials, handling equipment, and assisting staff and students with digital resources. The position requires at least 48 college credit hours or equivalent test completion, strong office skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities.