School Library Media Assistant: Info Literacy & Tech Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Potomac (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Beverly Farms Elementary School is seeking a part-time Media Assistant to support the media center team and promote information literacy among students and staff. The role emphasizes helping with research skills, catalog management, and access to library resources in a welcoming school environment.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and proficiency with standard computer applications; the candidate will work with students regularly and may supervise volunteers.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED; Associate degree or 30 college hours preferred.
• Experience in library environment is beneficial; computer applications like word processing, databases, and internet are used daily.
• Ability to learn library media center procedures and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction on information literacy and research skills.
• Aide with catalog management and daily media center operations.
• Support students and staff in accessing library resources and online services.
• Supervise and train student aides and volunteers when applicable.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Technology literacy

Education

Associate degree or 30 college hours

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Graphic presentation

Email

Online ordering

Library catalog systems

Job description

Beverly Farms Elementary School is seeking a part-time Media Assistant to support the media center team and promote information literacy among students and staff. The role emphasizes helping with research skills, catalog management, and access to library resources in a welcoming school environment.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and proficiency with standard computer applications; the candidate will work with students regularly and may supervise volunteers.