Library Media Specialist - Berkeley Unified School District

BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of the Principal or District Library Coordinator, perform a variety of specialized library duties in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books and instructional materials at an assigned elementary school; offer weekly sessions for classes with read-alouds and library skills in coordination with classroom teachers; assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:Incumbents in the Library Media Specialist classification work independently and assume responsibility for the library collection, schedule and day-to-day operations of a school library. Incumbents in the Library Media Technician classification carry out daily library functions such as circulation, distribution of textbooks and instructional materials under the direct supervision of a certificated staff librarian or District Library Coordinator. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Perform a variety of specialized library duties in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books, periodicals and materials at an assigned school site; process new library books and instructional materials; oversee the cataloguing of books and instructional materials• Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information to students and teachers; assist students in researching instructional materials for classroom use• Conduct weekly sessions for classes, selecting and reading stories, leading discussions, and discussing books and recommendations; participate in planning library curriculum to support and extend District and classroom curriculum; collaborate with teachers to coordinate planning activities and create a library culture for the school• Circulate library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using an assigned computerized system; shelve returned books and materials; clean, mend, cover and repair damaged books• Process and receive library materials and equipment orders; prepare new and donated materials for introduction into the library materials collection; verify packing lists, stamp materials, affix bar codes, update and edit electronic records, and update spine labels; re-organize shelves to adapt to shifts in the collection and curricular needs; input related information into assigned computer system; conduct periodic inventory and weeding• Promote the use of the library to faculty and students; assist students with age-appropriate reading as required; instruct students on using the online library catalogue and other computer software systems• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library• Maintain a variety of records related to purchase orders, overdue books and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems• Open and close the library according to established procedures; maintain a clean and safe environment in the library• Prepare displays and bulletin boards to support curriculum, multi-cultural themes, current events, and school and District-wide activities; prepare and rotate book displays• Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a calculator, copier, typewriter, computer and assigned software; operate audio-visual equipment including a projector, projection screen, speakers and others as assigned; troubleshoot and arrange for repairs of equipment as needed• Communicate with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns• Gather library resources and prepare book lists in response to teacher requests; generate surveys, news materials, e-mails and other materials regarding library resources• Read professional book reviews and communicate with teaching staff and library personnel to select and recommend titles and on-line resources for purchase to develop the library collection, support classroom assignments and provide high-quality reading materials for students• Attend meetings, workshops and conferences as assignedOTHER DUTIES:Perform related duties as assigned