Substitute - Library Media Specialist at Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: The job of Library Media Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and instructing students on the proper use of the library resource. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Assists teachers, students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments. Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of formats (e.g. schedule library sessions, show videos, make presentations on books/authors, etc.) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature. Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books,recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials. Maintains materials inventory (e.g. textbook, library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required. Monitors various activities involving fines of library and textbooks (e.g. overdue book notices to students and teachers, collecting monies for fines, maintaining reports clearing students of fines,etc.) for the purpose of making sure that fines are paid and documented. Operates within the library budget the purchase and maintenance of books and materials for the purpose of maintaining an updated and effective library inventory. Participates in circulation activities (e.g. check materials in and out

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