Librarian

Librarian

Position Summary

Under the direction of the principal, perform school librarian duties at assigned schools. Instruct students in selecting and using research materials and technology; plan, organize, coordinate, oversee, and provide library services in assigned school libraries; purchase and catalog books for library collection; process and circulate library books, materials, and equipment; process and shelve library materials; assist students, teachers, and staff in the selection of library materials and equipment; assure that students and teachers have access to library materials for classes, assignments, and recreational reading; provide an introduction to the library and the technology within; train and provide work direction to assigned support staff and student workers. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Consult with principal to determine the goals and objectives of the library program and to establish principles of operation.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, oversee, and provide library services independently in accordance with a variety of programs and assignments.
• Direct and train paraprofessionals and student helpers in the processing of books, technological operations, shelving, filing, library displays, and other research activities.
• Provide access to information through acquiring and organizing diverse materials selected to represent a wide range of subjects, levels of difficulty, and formats, both traditional and electronic or multimedia.
• Coordinate the selection, ordering, circulation, and inventory of library/media materials; direct the processing of new books, periodicals, and technological selections for the library; complete requisitions for the purchase of books, technology, publications, equipment, and other library materials.
• Develop a library collection that supports the schools’ curriculum and state content standards; coordinate book orders with teaching staff to provide publications that support core curriculum.
• Design an accessible, efficient, and inviting facility for student learning.
• Maintain an adequate system of records on all library/media materials.
• Attend meetings and teacher in-services as requested.
• Balance and maintain budget records for the library.
• Process print, media, and materials for circulation.
• Assist students in locating and selecting desired or needed books, periodicals, pamphlets, materials, or technology support.
• Provide a print-rich environment supported by technological opportunities for learning. 
• Instruct students in library science, appropriate student behavior, and use of technology.
• Oversee the selection, organization, and distribution of materials and equipment.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities.
• Notify teachers of newly-arrived books applicable to classroom topics or themes.
• Collect and deposit monies for lost or damaged texts and issue replacements.
• Coordinate periodic physical inventory of library books, materials, and equipment as applicable.
• Assist teachers in the evaluation, selection, and use of materials; collaborate with teachers to instruct in information literacy 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in library science required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience: Two years of work experience as a librarian; experience in a school library preferred.  

Special Skills:

• Excellent Communication Skills

• Outstanding Organizational Skills

• Professional and friendly disposition
• Proficient with computers and office software applications including MS Office tools, and internet search engines
• Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Physical functions: Must be able to remain in a stationary (standing or sitting) position for 75% of the time; may occasionally move around the campus 25% of the time.

Equipment used: Frequent computer use.   

Work Environment: May be required to move or position equipment up to 30 pounds. May be exposed to outdoor weather. 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.