Purpose
The Librarian Assistant will assist the Library Media Specialists in the day-to-day operations. The Library Assistant is responsible for performing routine clerical duties within the libraries and assisting the Librarians with locating books, stocking shelves, checking in and out books and materials, and processing new books.
Essential Job Functions
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Supports the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee Handbook
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Greets students, faculty and guests of the School who visit the libraries.
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Responds to telephone calls, messages and emails in a timely and accurate fashion.
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Performs circulation desk procedures, such as checking in and checking out materials during the school day and before school
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Assists with overdue books and material notifications
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Shares in shelving of books in the Lower School with parent volunteers.
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Assists librarians with decorating the library for holidays
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Assists librarians with creating posters and displays for motivational reading programs.
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Labels books with stickers categorizing their section and call number
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Assists librarians with inventory by scanning books
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Assists librarians in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
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Assists students in locating library materials
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Supervises students, encouraging proper library behavior
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Assists in processing library materials
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Repairs library materials
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Maintains the libraries with supplies, etc., for users
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Ability to be trained in library data entry (cataloging)
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee
