Library Media Assistant

1 day ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Grand Rapids Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Library Media Assistant to join our team at Grand Rapids Public Schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the library and textbook collection, identifying age-appropriate resources for students and teachers, and performing various tasks related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process library books, textbooks, and related materials for providing students and staff with required materials
  • Assist teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials for use in the classroom and/or class assignments
  • Perform circulation activities, including item check-in and check-out, preparing circulation reports, and running overdue letters
  • Perform media center housekeeping tasks, including shelving books in proper location and keeping materials in order
  • Repair books, periodicals, textbooks, and related materials to ensure their availability
  • Prepare special displays and maintain a clean and inviting media center space
  • Assist teachers, parents, and students in locating resource materials and promoting the media center to staff and students
  • Respond to inquiries from students and staff regarding availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, and status of overdue fines
  • Evaluate books, textbooks, and equipment for retention with collection and maintain materials inventory
  • Engage in library training to apply learned skills back into the library
  • Process notices of missing, damaged, or overdue library books, textbooks, and other materials
  • Work closely with staff and students to suggest curriculum-aligned titles for the library or digital content
  • Run library analysis to evaluate library books in the collection for gaps in genre
Requirements
  • Must have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 credits) or obtained an associate's or higher degree or achieved a passing score on an MDE-approved ETS paraprofessional assessment
  • Passing of District assessment required
  • Demonstrated successful knowledge working experience with Library World computer automation program preferred
  • Demonstrated experience working with middle and/or high school age students
  • Good attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents in a tactful and courteous manner
  • Demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of student information
  • Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team
  • Demonstrated basic computer knowledge and proficiency
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)


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