Library Administrative Assistant

Administrator: Stacey Brown Assistant Principal at Hamilton Southeastern High School

JOB DESCRIPTION:

LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Reports to: Building Librarian

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enjoy working in a student environment.
• Able to listen and communicate correctly and clearly with students and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Assist in the efficient use of school’s library media center and all its services by the entire school community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Perform duties efficiently and independently in an environment subject to frequent interruptions.
• Self-directed and able to perform duties for extended periods of time in the teacher librarian’s absence.
• Perform daily, required general supervision, including and not limited to all students who visit the library (student aides, students sent by teachers, and students using the library equipment).
• Assist with maintaining reports/paperwork and billing for library and technology (lost, damaged, overdue).
• Communicate fees to bookstore manager (library and technology).
• Assist in maintaining and supervising both digital and physical library spaces.
• Manage printers/copiers in Library (ID, Poster, student printing, toner, calling for repairs).
• Assist in the circulation of materials (print, digital and devices), shelving, displaying, monitoring phone, calendar, and scheduling of classes.
• Assist with collection development (processing, inventory, book lists).
• Generate and manage library and technology circulation and usage reports/paperwork.
• Assist with inventory of library materials.
• Assist with signage (digital and print).

Access and use:

• Skyward
• Destiny Library and Resource Manager
• Canvas
• Digital signage software
• Microsoft Office
• Helpdesk ticketing system
• Laptop collection/deployment application
• Sharable device repair spreadsheet (Technology)

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner. • Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.