<p>Arcadia Unified School District</p> <p>Essential Duties:</p> <p>Provide library and media services and assistance at assigned elementary school; schedule and coordinate library activities; promote student use of the library for research and reading pleasure; Process new books and other materials; check books and other library/media materials in and out at the circulation desk; process returned materials, including returning to shelves and inputting fines into database, as applicable</p> <p>Assist teachers in researching materials for classroom use; notify teachers of books and materials applicable to classroom topics or themes</p> <p>Assist students in locating and selecting books and other materials from shelves or with the use of the computerized catalog system; assist students with operation of audiovisual materials and equipment</p> <p>Operate computerized reference resources to assist students and teachers with research</p> <p>Conduct library/media center orientations at the beginning of the school year and as needed to explain and demonstrate the use and location of library materials, the catalog software, basic Dewey Decimal system principles, resource materials, and various sections such as biography</p> <p>Maintain catalog software in an accurate manner; maintain other related records and data such as lost and damaged books, overdue books, and student and staff use of the library/media center</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  Knowledge of library practices, procedures, terminology and computer cataloging system; library reference materials and sources; filing, indexing and inventory procedures; modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including computers and related software; record-keeping techniques; research methods; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; oral and written communications skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.  Ability to learn, explain, and apply school and District rules and policies applicable to the library; work directly with students; check books, materials and equipment in and out at the circulation desk; shelve library materials; assist students and staff in the selection of library materials; process a variety of library materials; operation of a computer terminal, related software and data entry and retrieval techniques; perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications and typing; maintain library in a neat and orderly condition; make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; work independently with little direction; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain records and prepare reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing Licenses and Other Requirements</p> <p>Valid California Driver license required to travel to meetings, trainings.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Graduation from high school and some post-secondary education - Experience in a library and/or elementary school environment, working directly with elementary age students is preferred</p> <p>Please complete all fields on application and include a resume. Incomplete appliations will not be considered.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Graduation from high school and some post-secondary education - Experience in a library and/or elementary school environment, working directly with elementary age students is preferred</p> <p>Please complete all fields on application and include a resume. Incomplete appliations will not be considered.</p> <p>Comments and Other Information</p> <p>Valid CA driver license is required to travel to meetings, staff development, etc.</p>