Curriculum

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

JOB TITLE: Building Library Media Specialist

REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s) and/or Director of Media Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

3. Certification for school library media specialist K-12

Preferred:

1. Master’s Degree with major concentration in library/media

DESCRIPTION:

*In the area of Administration, Management and Supervision the library media specialist shall:

1. Adopt a media philosophy.

2. Formulate long-and short-range goals and propose implementation and evaluation to achieve them.

3. Utilize the district’s adopted selection policy to develop a collection of resources that enhance teaching and learning.

4. Maintain open channels of communication throughout the district and community.

5. Establish a public relations program that will effectively inform both school and community of library media program activities.

6. Maintain professional resources for teachers, inform them about new materials, and involve them in selection.

7. Foster an atmosphere which encourages student and faculty usage.

8. Assist in the selection, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating of building library media support personnel as well as student assistants and volunteers.

9. Adopt an approved, comprehensive and efficient system of cataloging and classifying all resources.

10. Maintain accurate records of library media center holdings including acquisition, circulation, and maintenance.

11. Establish a plan for acquisition and replacement of hardware and software.

12. Execute a maintenance program for material and equipment.

13. Organize the storage and handling of all resources for convenience, availability, and effective use.

14. Provide for the use, design, and production of materials.

15. Assist teachers, students and staff in the production of supplementary teaching/learning materials.

16. Investigate and evaluate products, services and equipment available for purchase or lease/rental.

17. Maintain a collection of publishers and vendor catalogs in the library media center.

18. Coordinate daily operation of building library media center.

*In the area of Planning, Curriculum, and Responsibilities the library media specialist shall:

1. Prepare an annual budget for the library media center and submit to proper administration.

2. Participate in curriculum planning by collaborating with classroom teachers to design, implement, and evaluate instructional units.

3. Introduce and publicize resources and prepare bibliographies.

4. Be informed and knowledgeable about school philosophy, curriculum instruction, and the total educational program.

*In the area of Instruction the library media specialist shall:

1. Provide orientation to staff and students through inservice programs.

2. Provide information literacy skills instruction.

3. Convey enthusiasm for books and reading through specific activities and individual guidance promoting the development of reading skills and appreciation.

*In the area of Technology the library media specialist shall:

1. Promote the use of technology as an information resource.

2. Train students and teachers in the effective use of technology.

3. Serve on building and district-wide technology committees.

4. Instruct students to be discerning, responsible, and ethical users of information.

*In the area of Professionalism the library media specialist shall:

1. Have a working knowledge of national and state legislation affecting the school library media program and apply this to library media center operations.

2. Keep educationally and professionally informed by participating in professional organizations, coursework, workshops, conferences, and by the reading of professional literature.

3. Work to coordinate resources and activities with area libraries.

4. Attend faculty meeting and other appropriate staff meetings.