TITLE:                                    LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST 

QUALIFICATION:                    Possess valid Kentucky Teaching Certification w/LMS endorsement

REPORT TO/EVALUATED BY: Principal

BASIC FUNCTION:                  To provide accesss to information for students and staff that is appropriate to student development, collaborate with teachers so that every student learns to access infroamtion in ways that help him/her achieve classroom objectives, encourage every student to read for information and enjoyment and to provide a welcoming environment conducive to learning.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ADMINISTRATION

1. Develop short and long-range goals which guide the development of the library media center (LMC)
2. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the LMC
3. Maintain a technologically advanced facility and program
4. Coordinate the school's implementation of KETS
5. Supplement the services of the District Technology Coordinator

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

1. Train and supervise clerks, student assistants, and adult volunteers to perform duties efficiently
2. Select materials and technology for the LMC which support the school's curriculum and educational philosophy
3. Withdraw obsolete materials
4. Classify, catalog, process, and organize for circulation: books, other educational media, & technology
5. Establish and follow procedures for maintenance and repair of all media and technology
6. Maintain a current inventory of library media center holdings and building hardware and software
7. Prepare and submit reports to administrators as needed to promote short and long-term goals
8. Prepare and administer budgets according to needs of the LMC
9. Evaluate LMC programs, services, facilities, and materials to ensure optimum use
10. Maintain the LMC to be functional, attractive and an environment which encourages maximum use
11. Manage student behavior in a constructive manner

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

1. Serve as member of KETS school committee
2. Serve as an instructional resource consultant and media and technology specialist to teachers, students, staff, and council
3. Establish methods for flexible scheduling of classes and students to promote use by individuals, small groups, and whole classes
4. Serve on committees involved with designing learning activities for students, curriculum revision, and/ or textbook adoption
5. Plan and/or participate in special projects or proposals
6. Plan cooperatively with teachers to incorporate research, information retrieval skills, and literature appreciation
7. Plan units with teachers which stress whole language and interdisciplinary strategies

PROFESSIONAL

1. Provide LMC orientation
2. Provide access to professional materials and information for school staff
3. Adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
4. Submit accurate reports promptly
5. Participate in various professional organizations which relate to library media and technology
6. Utilize current research and methods in areas of technology, teaching, learning, and library and information science

COMMUNICATION

1. Make available technology information to the community
2. Promote a positive relationship with students, staff, and community
3. Publicize the LMC programs, services and materials through newsletters, announcements, and in other innovative ways
4. Network with other library media specialists and share resources
5. Submit to administrators/SBDM and faculty statistical reports which support LMC goals and programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The Danville Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, marital status, national origin, religion, veteran’s status or disability in hiring practices. Danville Schools are an Equal Opportunity School System.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.