<p>TITLE: K-5 Library Aide</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Library Media Specialists Building Principals</p> <p>POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision and direction of the Library Media Specialists (hereafter noted as LMS), the Library Aide serves all three elementary schools in Concord by assisting in maintaining a well-organized, smoothly functioning library that provides teachers, staff, and students with the help required to fully utilize library services and resources. The upkeep of materials and records provided by the Library Aide allows the LMS to focus on teaching the children and running the library program.</p> <p>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Patron Services (students and teachers) Provides a welcoming, productive, positive experience for library patrons, volunteers, and visitors Assists students and staff in finding literature and print/non-print reference material Updates student patron records at the beginning of each year and maintains them throughout the year, and creates patron records for all staff and volunteers Assists LMS in developing subject book lists for teachers and in gathering materials for special curriculum units Orders, fills requests for, and tracks interlibrary loan materials</p> <p>Collection Development and Maintenance Processes new materials acquired through book orders and miscellaneous donations throughout the year Creates and maintains cataloging records under the supervision of the LMS (enters and updates MARC records for all new items; uses Destiny database to create catalog records for uncataloged materials; creates original cataloging as needed using standard MARC format; provides covers, barcode labels, spine labels) Repairs library materials and assists in the weeding process Assists in the preparation and receipt of orders Conducts periodic inventories of the collection Makes suggestions for additions to the collection based on records of lost and withdrawn books, and requests from students and teachers</p> <p>Facility Operations Oversees circulation procedures while the LMS is fulfilling instructional duties Maintains and monitors shelves for order and cleanliness Prepares overdue notices and bills, and collects and deposits funds for lost materials Re-shelves materials, picks up after library classes, and restocks supplies Helps to create signage, book displays, and bulletin boards Prepares statistical reports for LMS Prepares purchase requisitions for library books and equipment from vendors as requested by LMS, following orders through receipt and invoice payment, following district accounting policies Maintains the procedures manual</p> <p>Technology Operates cataloging system (currently Destiny) Distributes and troubleshoots AV equipment, performs minor repairs when possible, and withdraws equipment from the collection Attends training classes pertinent to duties</p> <p>Library Program Support Provides substitute teaching support when LMS is absent from teaching duties Monitors student behavior and assists LMS during instruction when necessary Trains and oversees parent volunteers Copies and prepares class materials when requested</p> <p>SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: College degree Library experience preferred Experience in an elementary school preferred Familiarity with technology, and experience using 21st century applications</p>