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Library Media Clerk (7.0 hrs/day; 195 days/year)

Daviess County School District

Location: Owensboro, KY 42303
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: September 13, 2024
195 Days per year 7.0 Hours per day QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or satisfactory progress toward G.E.D. Demonstrates competent language skills. Has demonstrated ability to work with children in an organized setting including some experience in a library setting. Participates in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district. Has met requirements for a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky state law and other requirements as specified in district personnel policy. Must demonstrate and/or develop skills to operate office and educational equipment. Must be able to lift boxes or stacks of books up to 40 lbs. REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Librarian. JOB GOAL: To help provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which teachers and students can take advantage of available resources. CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic computer skills including navigation of websites, operation of keyboard and mouse. Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in a library. Basic record-keeping techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ABILITY TO: Assist with library activities. Process and shelve library materials and assist students and staff in the selection of library materials. Learn the operation, policies, procedures and methods of an assigned school library. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively with children and adults. Maintain routine records as assigned. File alphabetically and numerically with speed and accuracy. Utilize materials for marking, mending, or protecting library materials. Operate office equipment including typewriter, computer and copier as required. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the librarian: Types and processes orders, reports, bibliographies, forms, library schedules, letters to publishers, catalog cards, etc., where applicable. Helps to order and receives books selected for purchases by the librarian. Helps to maintain files of catalog cards, vertical file material, publishers’ catalogs, etc. Writes notices concerning overdue books and collects fines for such books. Makes simple repairs on damaged books and processes more severely damaged book for repair at the bindery. Monitors attendance in the library and helps keep attendance records. Processes books for reserve on teachers’ requests and maintains the reserve shelf. Prepares current magazines for shelving and maintains neat displays. Assists in the inventory of library materials and preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded. Shelves incoming books. Helps to maintain current inventory of supplies and suggests items for acquisition as needed. Oversees the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays. Helps students locate reference and other instructional materials. Reads to small groups of students (in elementary school libraries only). Assists the librarian in maintaining proper student discipline. Delivers materials, audio-visual equipment, and messages to classroom teachers as appropriate. Participates in appropriate in-service activities provided by the district. Performs other tasks as the librarian and/or principal may assign. Assists certified persons in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities. Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the Daviess County Board of Education, KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations. Performs other duties that may not be specifically covered in this general job description as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or principal. Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.
Salary: $13.5 - $17.5 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
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