Librarian (Library Media Specialist) School librarians are the professional, certificated staff members charged with the instruction of students and daily operations of the library program at the school level. They have the primary responsibility for the functions of the school library (i.e., evaluation and selection; ordering and processing; utilization of media; and the instructional role, which includes both formal and information instruction in library, media and technology information skills as well as assistance to students and staff in locating, evaluating and using library media materials and technologies).
Essential Job Functions:
Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.
Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials.
Assists teachers in selection of books and other instructional materials and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
Instructs students and faculty in the use of library, media and audio visual materials and equipment.
Teaches essential library skills.
Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.
Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
Arranges for inter library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
Participates at curriculum meetings.
Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
Arranges frequently-changing book-related displays and exhibits to interest the media center's patrons.
Supervises media center aides in the performance of their duties.
Removes obsolete and worn materials from the collections.
Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.
Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, instructional supplies and equipment, maintains required inventory records.
Attends staff meetings, P.T.A. meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
Performs other related duties as requested.
