Library Media Assistant (Part-time)

MedStar Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a part-time Library Media Assistant for its Alexandria school. The role involves maintaining the library collection, assisting staff with resource materials, and ensuring a conducive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Job related experience with increasing responsibility preferred.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains library collection and audio-visual equipment.
• Assists teachers and students in identifying resources.
• Monitors student behavior and maintains library records.

Skills

Communication

Clerical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

The Library Media Assistant maintains library collection and controls audio-visual equipment at school site; performs clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials; and provides support for library operations. This is a (.5) Part-time position at Douglas MacArthur, that reports to the school principal.


Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required.

Essential Functions:

• Assists teachers, students, and other personnel in identifying resource materials for use in classroom, class assignments and recreational reading


• Provides instruction in use of software.


• Assists with physical inventories to verify available equipment and identify damage and/or loss.


• Communicates with classroom teachers and district personnel regarding overdue materials.


• Contacts students, parents, staff, etc. to recover delinquent books/materials.


• Distributes requested library books, periodicals and media equipment.


• Inventories library books, equipment, and materials to document losses and/or maintain availability of materials.


• Maintains a variety of records and/or files to provide efficient library collection controls.


• Monitors student behavior while in library to create an effective working and learning environment.


• Monitors subscription services to ensure continuous correct service.


• Performs a variety of clerical functions in support of the department operations.


• Performs routine and preventive maintenance of media and in-library computer equipment (by assignment) to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.


• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. materials catalog, activity logs, memo and transmittal, instruction sheets, purchase orders, correspondence, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference and/or convey information.


• Processes new and/or returned library books, curriculum materials, periodicals and/or media (e.g. checking order accuracy, cataloging, storing, shelving, etc.).


• Researches discrepancies between purchase orders and packing slips to ensure that items ordered are received at ordered pricing.


• Researches information to assist teachers and staff in securing appropriate materials.


• Responds to inquiries to provide information and/or direction.


• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.


• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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