BOARD POLICY  4246.1

 

Job Description

 

Junior High Librarian

 

A.      Responsible to: Junior High Principal

 

B.  Function: To provide all students with an enriched library environment and a wide variety and range of

     materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take

     full advantage of library resources.

 

C.  Qualifications:

1.        Ohio Certification in media;

2.        Training from an accredited institution in library science;

3.        Aptitude for organization, records, etc.;

4.        Broad interest in education, learning, media, etc.;

5.        Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, students, and community members.

 

D.      Supervises: Elementary Library Aides at Kingsbury and West Ironton and student workers.

 

E.       Duties:

 

  1. Coordinate the spending of all allocated funds for the library, using accepted ordering procedures.
  2. Process all new materials purchased for the Instructional Materials Center.
  3. Conduct a library skills program for sixth through eighth grade students.
  4. Conduct, as requested by the principal and teachers, special class sessions for students and teachers regarding research, special projects, etc.
  5. Provide a systemic approach to maintenance and collection of library materials.
  6. Supervise the process of checking out and returning library materials.
  7. Requests input from teachers concerning new materials desired and inform staff of new acquisitions.
  8. Assist students and teachers to locate materials.
  9. Promote a positive learning atmosphere in the Ironton Junior High School Library through various means.
  10. Establish a systematic procedure to notify teachers and students of overdue materials and establish a procedure to collect fines.
  11. Conduct a year end inventory of all materials, deleting obsolete materials, repairing damaged materials, and requesting replacement of missing materials.
  12. Perform other duties within the general scope of the job that may be requested by the Junior High Principal.
  13. Work with the staff so that library materials and services can be integrated into the curriculum.
  14. Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new books and non-book materials and A-V equipment.
  15. Present and participate in Ironton Junior High School Library related inservice and preservice of the faculty as requested.

 

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