Library Media Assistant I

Young World Physical Education; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,075 - 44,785; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Library Media Assistant I in Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time position involves assisting the library media specialist and supporting students and staff in utilizing library resources.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong customer service skills, and some experience in library operations. Responsibilities include monitoring student activities, managing library materials, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

Salary ranges from $20.38 to $32.51 per hour. Contact Alexis Thornton for more details.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and strong customer service skills.
• Some college-level coursework is preferred.
• Progressive experience in library operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in the use of library resources.
• Operates systems for circulating materials.
• Maintains and organizes library records.

Skills

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Library operations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

Library Media Assistant I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5575754

Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 6.5 Hours/Day; 186 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year; Grade: HH

General Responsibilities

Performs journey level, library media assistant and general clerical duties in a library media center. Responsible for assisting the library media specialist in the operation of the library. Assists students and staff in the use of library media center resources.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma, some college level course work, strong customer service and computer skills as well as progressive experience in library operations. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a computer system for circulating materials.
• Assists students and staff in the use of library media center materials and services.
• Monitors students and assists with instructional tasks.
• Works collaboratively and maintains positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes messages and arranges for meetings.
• Assists in a full range of tasks in a library utilizing a wide range of technology tools.
• Maintains records and generates computerized reports.
• Shelves books, materials and equipment.
• Assists with displays and bulletin boards.
• Laminates and repairs materials.
• Assists with inventory.
• Incumbents assigned to positions in this class receive instructions and close supervision on new assignments, while regular assignments are performed independently.
• Performs duties of media specialist as required and assists with instruction.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.38 to $32.51 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alexis Thornton , Human Resources Generalist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]