## Library Assistant (Full‑time) – Salado, Texas ### Primary Purpose Assist the librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision. ### Qualifications - **Education/Certification** - High school diploma or GED *or* - Associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning. - **Special Knowledge/Skills** - Proficient keyboarding and file‑maintenance skills. - Ability to shelve books following the district cataloging system. - Ability to work well with children. - Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. ### Major Responsibilities and Duties | Area | Duties | |------|--------| | **Library Program Support** | • Provide individual or small‑group instruction on library media resources (computers, equipment).
• Check books in/out; collect and record fines.
• Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use.
• Request and schedule materials from external sources.
• Prepare bulletin boards, displays, and instructional materials.
• Read to small groups and listen to students read aloud. | | **Accounting and Inventory** | • Maintain library catalog.
• Assist with annual inventory and weeding of media.
• Receive, process, and reconcile new books/materials/equipment with packing slips and invoices.
• Shelve returned items; perform routine maintenance/repair; arrange external repairs as needed. | | **Clerical Support** | • Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and documents.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence. | | **Student Management** | • Supervise and monitor assigned students; help maintain appropriate behavior and an orderly atmosphere. | | **Other** | • Maintain library operation in the librarian’s absence.
• Direct parent volunteers and student aides.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. | ### Supervisory Responsibilities *None* ### Working Conditions - **Tools/Equipment:** Standard office computers and peripherals; standard library equipment (imaging, instructional tools). - **Physical Demands:** Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting; repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding/mouse use; overhead reaching; climbing ladders. - **Lifting:** Frequent light lifting (< 15 lb); occasional moderate lifting (15–44 lb). - **Environment:** Indoor work, often alone; exposure to biological/chemical hazards such as mold and dust. - **Mental Demands:** Frequent interruptions; must maintain emotional control under stress.

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