Library Media Assistant - Prairie

Position Details

Position Start Date

8/27/2026

Salary/Wage

$19.70 per hour

Terms/Schedule

5.75 hours/day, 10 months/year, school calendar

Appointment Type

Part Time

Description

SUMMARY: The Library Media Assistant works under the supervision of the Library Media Specialist to help achieve the goals of the library program; including cataloging, circulating and inventorying library materials and equipment and assisting staff and students in accessing and using print and non-print library resources.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The Library Media Assistant will assist the Library Media Specialist in:

• Supervising students using the library media center
• Maintaining a climate conducive to learning
• Helping students and staff select, locate and use books, media and electronic resources
• Gathering resources as requested by staff
• Advocating for the use of online databases and other resources provided by the district
• Being knowledgeable about the school curriculum to better assist student and staff
• Having an interest in literature and advocating for its use by students and staff

Clerical duties performed by the Library Media Assistant will include:

• Processing library resources housed in the media center
• Maintain an organizational system for circulation of library materials and equipment
• Submitting “IT Helpdesk” tickets for devices in need of repair
• Regularly issue overdue notices with appropriate follow-up as needed (e.g; phone calls, letters, etc.)
• Regularly shelve returned materials in the proper place with accuracy
• Keep library materials in correct order
• Perform such general housekeeping duties as will keep the library neat and inviting
• Provide troubleshooting support for computer, device and equipment
• Other clerical duties and projects as assigned by supervisor

Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School education or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently on tasks and goals each day with a minimum of supervision.
• Have knowledge of and an aptitude for Apple software and operating systems and Google Apps and extensions.
• Know and follow District and School policies and procedures.
• Know and follow safety procedures within District and School.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, federal, state, and/or DPI regulations and handbooks.
• Ability to communicate with students in a way that fosters the development of a positive self-image.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in dealings with students, parents, other staff and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques in correcting and changing student behavior.
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information about students.Modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors that are expected of students.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, bend, squat, reach out and up, walk and hear.
• The employee may regularly lift or move objects 10-25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• This job is performed in a school setting.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 4122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter