Stockton Unified School District is comprised of four comprehensive high schools, seven alternative education high schools, and forty-two K-8 schools. We currently serve over over 38,000 students in the Stockton community.

Industry: Primary and Secondary Education
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Stockton Unified School District

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LIBRARY MEDIA ASSISTANT

**Basic Function**

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of clerical library duties involved in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books and instructional materials at an assigned school site; assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment.

**Representative Duties**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information to students and teachers; assist students in researching instructional materials for classroom use.

Circulate library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using an assigned computerized system and bar codes; shelve returned books and materials; collect student late fees and prepare related correspondence.

Instruct students in proper methods of utilizing library and reference materials; assist students with utilizing computers for research projects; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.

Monitor inventory levels of textbooks, instructional materials and other library supplies; assist in ordering materials and supplies as directed; maintain and perform minor repairs on books and equipment as needed.

Input, process and receive library material and textbook orders; prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare labels; affix identification and bar-code labels to materials; input related information into assigned computer system.

Perform a variety of clerical library duties involved in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books and instructional materials at an assigned school site; process new books and instructional materials; oversee the cataloging of books and instructional materials.

Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.

Maintain a variety of records related to library books, instructional materials, student information, inventory, purchase orders and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.

Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain a clean and orderly library environment.

Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place.

**Knowledge And Abilities**

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

- Basic library methods, practices and terminology

- Basic reference and cataloging techniques

- Basic instructional methods and techniques

- Operation of a computer and assigned software

- Record keeping techniques

- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

- Oral and written communication skills

- Basic research methods

**Ability To**

- Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment

- Check books and materials in and out of the library

- Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition

- Process and shelve library materials

- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

- Maintain records and files

- Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software

- Learn, interpret, apply and explain applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations

- Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions

- Complete work with many interruptions

- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

- Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described

**Education And Experience**

Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one (1) year of general clerical or library experience.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: (Turn in with your application).

1st requirement: proof of high school graduation or GED;

2nd requirement: unofficial transcripts showing completion of at least 48 units or copy of degree from accredited college/university

Or** copy of results of District Assessment Test

- NOTE: The SUSD Proficiency Test taken before July 1, 2004, does not meet this requirement.

**Environment**

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor work environment.

**Physical Demands**

Employee in this position must have/be able to:

- Enter data into a computer terminal and operate standard office and/or library equipment

- Sit for extended periods of time

- See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids

- Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone, with or without hearing aids

- Stand, walk and bend over

- Frequently grasp up to 5 lbs

- Push/pull up to 75 lbs for short distances

- Lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs at waist height for 5-10 feet

- Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

- Climb ladders and work at heights of 25 feet

**Hazards**

- Repetitive hand motions

- Climb ladders

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