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Library Aide

 

School: Charter XYZ                                   

Supervisor: Principal/Librarian

Salary: $$$$$

 

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Primary Role and Purpose:

     Help librarian in the managing and running of the charter library.  Provide routine clerical

     duties under direct supervision.

 

Qualifications:

 

     Education:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

     Skills:

  • Exceptional typing, keyboarding and file maintenance skills.
  • Capable of filing books following charter cataloging system.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain good student rapport.

 

     Experience:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

     Library Program Support

  • Provide individual and small group training on using media resources, including computers and audio/visual equipment.
  • File incoming books, materials and equipment.
  • Fill request by teachers for classroom materials or reserve collection.
  • Requisition and chart use of materials from regional education service center or other source.
  • Design bulletin boards and displays and help the librarian in preparing educational materials.
  • Read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read.

 

Accounting and Inventory

  • Run the media center automated circulation system.
  • Gather and manage records of student fines and prepare parent notification as necessary.
  • Receive and catalog new books, materials, and equipment and certify with packing slips and invoices.
  • Mend books, magazines, materials and equipment or requisitions for repair at outside facilities.
  • Ensure ongoing maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
  • Provide annual inventory and purging assistance of the library media center materials.

 

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     Clerical Support

  • Manage hardcopy and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials and publisher catalogs.
  • Draft bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions and routine correspondence using the computer.
  • Provide assistance with administrative records and required reports.

 

     Student Management

  • Oversee students and assist librarian and teachers to control student behavior and manage an orderly environment.
  • Monitor assigned students as necessary.

 

     Other

  • Oversee library management in absence of the librarian.
  • Help supervise parent volunteers and student aides.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Job Related Conditions:

  • Maintain control in stressful situations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.  Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 

Approved by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

Reviewed by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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