Library Media Specialist
Description:
TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Library Media Specialist
LOCATION:
All Schools
JOB CATEGORY:
Non-support
PAY GRADE:
Teacher
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Building administrator(s)
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK
The library media specialist's purpose includes:
To administer and provide library media service in the school in a way that incorporates curriculum, technology and staffing, so that patrons effectively retrieve, evaluate and utilize information, as well as develop a love of reading and life-long learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
General
*To instruct students in the location, use and choice of appropriate materials, both print and non print
*To aid teachers/staff in the location and choice of materials, both print and non print, applicable for curriculum demands
*To select materials which meet curriculum needs, provide enjoyment and promote leisure activities that are age-appropriate and interest-targeted
*To establish media center policies and review them periodically, making adjustments when needed
*To facilitate distance learning opportunities for our students
*To manage the media center as a flexible, multi-tasking learning environment
Specific
Selection of materials for purchase
Reviewed items in School Library Journal, ALAN, Virginia Readers list, Renaissance Place (Accelerated Reader) publications/catalogs, new publications
Requested items from faculty for classroom and research use (SOL alignment)
Reference materials-updating, standing order, new publications
Audio-visual materials-videos, audiocassettes, DVDs
County equipment purchases-reviewed, requested for classroom/administrative use, library instruction, school wide use, replacement of outdated equipment
Replacement materials for lost, damaged, weeded items
Magazine/journal/newspaper subscription maintenance
Creation of local purchase orders for all purchases
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Management of budget
Title V funding - oversees project funding restrictions, labeling, processing, inventory
Local funding
County equipment funding
Building fine account Research/Bibliographic instruction
Online catalog and Dewey Decimal system instruction
County and state online database instruction
Use of periodicals, vertical files, newspapers
Planning with teachers for research projects; creation of lists of resources Renaisance Learning (Accelerated Reader) program
Selection and acquisition of fiction and non-fiction books
Selection and acquisition of software for reading quizzes
Instruction of program use for students/faculty
Report generation
Cataloging of materials; labeling of materials, including point structure
Test monitoring
Check out and renewal of books
Student account maintenance
Reading advisory for students Circulation desk management
Check out of print materials, audiovisual materials, equipment
Overdue notices to students, creation of lists
Maintenance of student/faculty accounts
Check out of reserve materials for teachers' research projects Processing/cataloging materials
Check received materials against county purchase orders and packing slips
Prepare all cataloging information for received materials
Check purchased cataloging information from vendors
Create records for catalog records for materials
Label, barcode, stamp all materials Research materials
Locate research materials for teachers' planned research projects
Pull materials for reserve
Work with students and teachers to locate materials-books, periodicals, vertical files, newspapers, database resources
Equipment maintenance and repair
Cleaning
Changing bulbs
Scheduling use
Training for teachers in new equipment use
Trouble-shooting problems with equipment use in classrooms
Minor repair of equipment
Preparation for county repair and surplus
Student/faculty Internet accounts
Maintenance of all accounts
Communication with county personnel in creation of new accounts and reassignment of passwords
Creation and maintenance of database for all student accounts
Teacher and student instruction of use in library system Faculty copier (housed in library media center)
Create teacher accounts
Maintain operation of copier; notify company for repair and maintenance
Provide monthly copy counts to company
Instruct teachers and student workers in use of copier Online SOL testing assistant
Provide assistance to assistant principal in charge of online testing
Monitoring testing situations NovaNET online course program
Creation of accounts for faculty/students
Instruction in use of courseware
Recordkeeping and reporting
Monitoring of students using courseware Homework Hotline system
Orientation for teachers
Creation and maintenance of all accounts
General maintenance of system-hardware and software Additional technology training
NovaNET
United Streaming
ANGEL (SVETN) blackboard course
SOL online testing
TCPS Internet/Email training
Marco Polo training
Database training-SIRS, Grolier, Gale Group
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
*Desired experience or training: Successful teaching experiences; school library media experience; Background in instructional technology; Background in curriculum development
*Special requirements: Ability to work well with students, teachers, parents, and administrators in planning and leading the library media and information technology program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*Required experience or training: Major or minor in Instructional Media and Technology or Library Media Education certification, as required by the state of Virginia
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of the library system, computer programs (Follett Circulation, Renaissance Place), book selection procedures, use of research sources (print and non print), distance learning procedures (satellite taping, online sources)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
Lifting (light, under 20 pounds), carrying (light, under 20 pounds), stooping, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, hearing, speech, visual acuity.
EVALUATION
Building administrator(s)
Approved by Tazewell County School Board 9/10/2007