Middle School Library Assistant

Norman Public Schools; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Public Schools is seeking a MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT to support the library media program. You will help students and staff locate materials, operate audio-visual equipment, and maintain catalog and circulation records.

The role requires interacting positively with people and performing clerical tasks in a dynamic school environment. The position is a 175-day contract at a middle school site, with duties including inventory, equipment maintenance, and assisting with financial

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with bookkeeping, record keeping, filing, typing, and knowledge in computer use preferred.
• Must meet Title funds site requirements: Associate degree or 2 years post secondary education or pass the OGET test.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and staff in locating and using materials in the library media center, answer questions, gather materials, demonstrate use of equipment and software, and operate AV and production equipment.
• Perform general secretarial tasks: typing, filing, compiling statistics, assisting with financial records, and using library computers.
• Maintain library catalog and circulation systems; manage inventory of equipment and supplies; assist with ordering and processing materials.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Record keeping

Typing

Computer use

Interpersonal skills

Lift 45 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Qualifications

Credentials: None required

Education: High school diploma

Experience: Experience with bookkeeping, record keeping, filing, typing, and knowledge in computer use preferred.

Special skills, knowledge, abilities

Willingness to learn new skills; be able to interact positively with people. All Library Assistants newly hired and working or at a site supported with Title funds must:

• Have an Associate degree, or
• Have 2 years of post secondary education , or
• Be a high school graduate and pass the OGET test

Physical requirements

Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 45 pounds.

Site

Middle School

Reports To

Librarian and Principal

Job Goal

To assist Librarians in the efficient functioning of the school library.

Essential Job Functions

Assist students and staff in locating and using materials in the library media center by answering questions, gathering materials, demonstrating use of equipment and software and operating AV and production equipment.

• Perform general secretarial responsibilities including typing, filing, compiling statistics and assisting with financial records; uses computers available in the library to accomplish many of these tasks.
• Maintain the card or computer catalog, shelf list and other library media files; includes data entry for automated circulation and catalog systems.
• Inventory and maintain equipment; includes changing lamps and other easily replaced parts, performing preventive maintenance through cleaning and lubricating, preparing equipment to be sent for repair, maintaining repair records and inventories.
• Circulate library materials; includes checking materials in and out, sending overdue announcements and maintain overdue records; schedules the use and delivery of audio visual materials and equipment.
• Maintain the library collection; includes shelving books, reading shelves, adding and withdrawing items, mending and repairing items, preparing books for the bindery and assisting with inventory. Assist in the maintenance of the computer software collection.
• Assist with the ordering and processing of materials and equipment; includes typing orders, maintaining the consideration and order files; engraving new equipment and processing materials. Maintain supply inventory and assist in the preparation of supply orders.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and attractive environment; assist in the preparation of displays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Terms Of Employment

Contract length

175- day contract

Work schedule

To be determined at site.

Salary schedule

Teaching Assistant