Media Specialist

Media Specialist

Under general supervision designs and maintains an exceptional media center program. Updates library materials, maintains library records and provides assistance to library patrons. Conducts lectures on a wide variety of subjects relating to Library Science. Reports to the Principal. Teaches effective use of the media center and its materials through library skills instruction; assists students and faculty in locating and selecting materials; promotes reading through various activities appropriate to age. Coordinates and schedules the teaching of classes and student groups, and equipment use time with teachers. Instructs students in research and reference skills and automated card catalog use; provides periodical storage and an updated vertical file for student and faculty research. Purchases and organizes print and non-print material, software, and audiovisual equipment to support the school curriculum coordinated with administrators, faculty and approved selection sources. Classifies, catalogues and processes all materials and equipment coming into the media center; backs up the automated library system; manages the circulation of books, equipment, audiovisuals, etc. Undertakes an annual inventory of all media center materials and audiovisual equipment. Provides live and taped educational television and radio programs to classes and staff. Ensures that the media center and its materials and staff are easily accessible to students and school personnel; repairs and maintains all media center materials and equipment; ensures the media center is neat and attractive and conducive to study, research, reading, learning and good behavior; evaluates and constantly looks for ways to improve the media center and its services. Establishes a professional collection for faculty and staff. Participates in curriculum planning and other staff developmental programs. Participates in faculty and professional meetings and educational conferences. Confers with faculty, parents, public librarians, community organizations, etc., to develop programs to enrich the educational opportunities for students. Instructs students in the proper selection, use, care and/or operation of books, automated card catalogs, CD-ROM equipment, library software, etc. Supervises activities of assigned Media Assistant(s) which involves such duties as planning and reviewing work, and providing instruction, guidance and training. Constructs and administers a detailed budget coordinated with administration and faculty members. Prepares various records and forms such as purchase orders, work orders, discipline reports, library schedules, budget requests, etc. Operates general office and library equipment such as computer, copier, calculator, audiovisual equipment, typewriter, etc. Interacts with students, parents, coworkers, administrators, the general public, etc., in a positive and effective manner. Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested. Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science or a related area or discipline and internship experience of at least one semester, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess valid teacher certification, certification in Library Science, and a valid South Carolina driver's license.