Santa Rosa - Roseland School District - Library Assistant

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Salary

$18.10-$19.94 per hour; $20.95 w/ B.A.

Close Date

Until filled

Definition:

Under the general direction of the school principal, the library assistant will organize and coordinate the library services for use by students and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Maintains an orderly and attractive learning environment, including bulletin boards and displays.

2. Sets up and organizes circulation desk daily. Reviews circulation records to process and send past

due notices, etc.

3. Performs clerical and secretarial duties of library, i.e., sorting, typing, filing, mailing, etc.

4. Maintains inventory, including annual end of year inventory, of all materials and equipment.

5. Keeps accurate records and current library book catalogue.

6. Assists with ordering books, materials, and equipment for library under direction of the principal or

designee.

7. Maintains selection aids for finding new materials.

8. Sorts and places materials on shelves or in containers and keep them in reasonable order.

9. Inspects and makes necessary repairs to print and non-print materials.

10. Acknowledges donated books and magazines.

11. Processes new material and makes items received ready for use.

12. Checks shelf list and other aids to prepare bibliographic data for ordering new materials.

13. Supervises students while in library.

14. Supervises student leisure-time activities in library.

15. Assists teachers and students in using equipment, materials and library-related software.

16. Assists teachers and students in locating and selecting materials and equipment.

17. Follows the directions from the principal or designee that pertain to other secretarial, clerical,

technical and instructional support routines related to library services and student literacy.

18. Trains and supervises volunteers (students & adults).

19. Attends necessary trainings and meetings related to library services and student literacy.

20. Orients students to library.

21. Coordinates school book fairs.

22. Answers ready reference questions.

23. Maintains equipment and assists with usage.

24. Works successfully with groups of students on developing library and/or literacy skills.

25. Under direction of principal or designee, assists with school programs that promote student literacy

and reading motivation.

26. Assists students with school assignments, study skills, and homework.

27. Other related duties as assigned by principal.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of

1. Filing system;

2. Children in school environment.