Library Media Specialist

MAGNOLIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Magnolia, Arkansas 71754

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

Reports To: Building Principal

Primary Purpose: Supervise and manage the school library/media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing and using information to solve problems. Serve as teacher, materials expert and curriculum adviser to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs for the school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university

Valid Arkansas librarian or media specialist certificate or endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of library science

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

1. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use

research techniques.

2. Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom

instruction.

3. Serve as information resource for users of library/medial center materials and provide

staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning

resources.

Library Programs

1. Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.

2. Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.

3. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance and inventory of resources.

4. Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file.

5. Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage use of video programs for

educational purposes.

6. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity

level and interests of students.

7. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Student Management

1. Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

2. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

Administration

1. Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

2. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents required.

3. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the

library/media services area.

4. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes

based on the findings.

5. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Communication

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

2. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students and parents.

Other

1. Complete other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Supervise clerical aide(s) student aides and volunteers.