Library Media Support Assistant, Pollard Middle School, Needham, MA

Posted June 6, 2016

General Description:
Under supervision of the Director of Media and Digital Learning, performs clerical/administrative and technical work in support of keeping school libraries and media centers running effectively. Duties include maintaining inventories of media materials, obtaining and processing MARC records for new materials, manning the circulation desk, facilitating book award programs, processing new and donated materials for circulation, performing home-room duties, overseeing daily assignments of volunteers, assist in the procurement of media supplies, creating overdue book notices, assist students locating library materials, and repairs damaged books.

Essential Functions and Duties of the Position:  The essential functions and duties listed blow are intended as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.? 

• Assists with the daily opening and closing of the media center.
• Processes new and donated materials including MARC records.
• Shelves materials and maintain the order of the collections. Identifies worn, obsolete, and damaged items and transmits information to department director for potential removal. Repairs damaged materials.
• Performs inventory of all materials.
• Serves on catalog/circulation desk.  
• Maintains schedules for various rooms and labs.
• Performs homeroom duties.
• Prepares book awards and other recognition awards.
• Assists students with locating library materials.
• Downloads and verifies book cataloging data online.
• Prepares and distributes overdue notices for all overdue library materials.
• Oversees daily work activities of adult and student volunteers and trains as needed.
• Monitors and supervises students in media spaces, as required.
• Maintains electronic booking of library/media spaces and materials.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience:
Requires High School Diploma or GED and two years secretarial experience.  Must have proficiency with computer applications.  Library experience preferred.