CLASS TITLE:          INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA ASSISTANT I 

DEFINITION:           Under supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in a variety of elementary library work areas; and performs related work as required. 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: 

• Assists in supervising and monitoring the library reading room 
• Receives, processes and arranges for shelving or distribution of incoming library books, non-print materials, textbooks and periodicals
• Assists in a variety of circulation duties; prepares and updates files or records on overdue library materials, fines, material reservations, lost materials and statistics of loaned materials
• Types letters, library cards, notices for reserved or overdue materials and material lists
• Answers student questions regarding the use of library facilities
• Assists in supervising and training student assistants in the library
• Schedule audio-visual equipment and materials
• May prepare displays on bulletin boards
• May duplicate, laminate and produce instructional materials 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience:  Completion of coursework towards a Library Technician Certificate and some experience in a library; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge of:

• Library practices
• Working knowledge of general office procedures
• Operation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment
• Supervisory practices
• Books on several broad subject areas 

Skill in: 

• Library procedures
• Clear and concise communication, both orally and in writing
• Supervising student library assistants
• Typing and filing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Basic math 

Ability to: 

• Work independently
• Supervise students
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Provide own transportation between school sites 

Working Conditions: 

Office Environment, driving a vehicle to conduct work.  With or without accommodations, the ability to see and hear to conduct work, and speaking to exchange information.  Sitting for extended periods of time; reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, or bending at waist to retrieve and store files.  Reading, writing, and operating computer keyboard. 

Licenses: 

• A valid California driver’s license may be required