Job Title:        Library Aide                                   Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Reports to:     Principal/Librarian                            Revised:  April 1, 2006

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Primary Purpose:

Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library.  Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills

Ability to file books following district cataloging system

Ability to work well with students

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience:

One year of experience working with children

One year of clerical experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Library Program Support:

Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment. 

Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment.

Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers. 

Request and schedule use of materials from regional education service center or other source. 

Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional  materials. 

May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.

Accounting and Inventory

Operate the media center automated circulation system.

Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed. 

Receive and process books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. 

Repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities (e.g. bindery).

Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.

Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.

Clerical Support

Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials, and publisher catalogs.

Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence using personal computer or typewriter. 

Assist librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports. 

Student Management

Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.

Perform assigned student monitoring duties.

Other

Supervise library operation in absence of the librarian.

Assist with the supervision of parent volunteers and student aides.

Maintain confidentiality of all information. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Typewriter, personal computer, printer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work with continuous interruptions.  Maintain emotional control under stress.  Climbing, stretching, and frequent lifting of books, boxes, and audiovisual equipment. 

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.