Library Assistant, WHS

Position Description

The library aide assists the students and faculty with their research and technical needs, and assists the librarian with routine processing and daily maintenance of the library and its collection.

Management Skills

The library aide:

• Manages the library in the librarians absence
• Checks library materials as they are returned for any necessary repairs.  Takes care of repairs before materials are re-shelved.
• Checks at the end of the hour that all materials requested are either checked out or returned.
• Puts away magazines, puts materials back on shelf and straightens the library after classes.
• Shelves returned materials as needed.
• Helps in keeping the Vertical File information updated.
• Keeps the librarian informed of teacher requests, scheduling, etc., that occur.

Technical Skills

The library aide:

• Helps manage the library collection with the Winnebago Spectrum system.
• Has working knowledge of all technology systems in the library: online catalog, Internet connectivity, CD-ROM programs, online periodical databases, etc.
• Processes new books and gets them shelf ready.
• Helps with scheduling and routing of AV equipment.  Learns to replace bulbs as needed.
• Processes mail.
• Has good working knowledge of photocopy machine in the AV/Copy room: add paper, by-pass paper/transparency feeding, adding toner, emptying/exchanging toner container, clearing jams.
• Runs copies for students.
• Files all Career loose-leaf publications.
• Has working knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Reads shelves on a regular basis
• Checks printers in the computer labs to make sure they have adequate paper and print toner.
• Assists with entering records into the catalog.

 Interpersonal Skills

The library aide:

• Approaches the position with a positive and helpful attitude.
• Shares responsibility for discipline with the librarian.
• Maintains an appearance appropriate for professional assignment.
• Assists the librarian in any duties and tasks that relate to the job, as they occur.

Teaching Skills

The library aide:

• Assists students with automated research tools: CD-ROMs, Internet, online catalog.
• Helps supervise and assist with the teaching of the library routine to students.
• Fills periodical requests at the Circulation desk when students are doing research.  Assists in interpreting citations.
• Helps supervise library aides, answer their questions, and check their work.
• Helps individual students as needed in finding information in the library.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma from a certified high school.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Experience with:
• computer technology,
• Windows operating systems,
• word processing skills,
• good interpersonal skills with a service orientation.

Supervision

• The library aide reports directly to the library media specialist.
• The library aide supervises library student assistants.