Job Overview

The job of Librarian/Media Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program
with specific responsibilities for performing functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, selecting,
ordering and inventory of library/media materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures;
implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of
classroom instruction; and instructing students on the proper use of the library resource.

This job reports to the Principal.



Job Functions

• Assists teachers, students, and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in

classroom and/or class assignments.

• Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of grade appropriate formats in accordance with lesson plans (e.g.

reading, storytelling, puppet plays, contests, etc. at the ) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of
literature.

• Coordinates request of individuals and/or sites (e.g. technical support, equipment requirements, etc.) for the

purpose of ensuring availability of audio visual and media equipment for instructional use.

• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending

retirement of books and/or periodicals) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of current and serviceable
books, media, and other library materials.

• Evaluates media equipment for the purpose of making or ordering repairs, providing technical support, diagnosing

malfunctions and/or recommending acquisitions.

• Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related

instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of
materials when required.

• Monitors student activities and behavior for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.

• Operates a variety of media production equipment and systems (e.g. program channel, computers, projectors,

smart boards, video tape, edit media, duplicate media, etc.) for the purpose of providing media production
services.

• Oversees student aides and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing orientation, training, and ensuring

assignments are completed.

• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, professional learning communities, workshops, etc. for the

purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and improving student
achievement.

• Performs routine maintenance and operating checks on media equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability

of equipment for school site use.

• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. collection statistics, scheduling reports/requests,

renewal information, overdue lists, textbook orders, fines, costs, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation
and information to others.

• Processes library books, periodicals, software, and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files;

barcoding, shelving, producing required reports, etc. ) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required
materials. Supervises library assistant in this task.

• Processes new student library cards and gives notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media, and

materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement
for loses.

• Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.

• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference

documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.

• Supervises circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue

items) for the purpose of controlling the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment

This job is performed in a standard school environment.

Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 20% walking, and 60% standing.

Physical Requirements: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent
stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Qualifications

Minimum experience: None
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree

The ideal candidate will have the following education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and/or competencies:

• Job related experience is desired.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; prepare and maintain

accurate records.

• Knowledge of library practices, terminology, and procedures; age appropriate literature; computer and Internet

operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; display mechanical aptitude; and

work with frequent interruptions.

Required Testing: None Specified
Continuing Education/Training: Maintain Licensure
Required Certificates and/or Licenses: Teachers Certification and/or License as Librarian/Media Specialist
Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Type: Certified

Pursuant to the Williamson County Board of Education’s policy of non-discrimination, Williamson County Schools does not discriminate
on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military services in its policies, or

in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities.