BOARD POLICY  4246


Job Description


Senior High Librarian

 

A.      Responsible to: Principal

 

B.       General Duties:

 

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:

 

Library Aide and Elementary Library Aides at Campbell and Whitwell and student workers.

 

E.       Duties:

 

  1. Coordinate the expending of funds appropriated for the library using accepted ordering procedures;
  2. Evaluate, select, and requisition new book and non-book materials and A-V equipment;
  3. Supervise the processing of all new materials purchased for the library;
  4. Request input from teachers concerning new materials desired and inform staff of new acquisitions;
  5. Keep informed of current publications and materials that would add to the services of the library and share this information with the staff, as appropriate;
  6. Provide a systemic approach to the maintenance and collection of library materials using an established system;
  7. Supervise the circulation process of library materials;
  8. Supervise the student library aides;
  9. Supervise and assist students and staff using the library;
  10. Promote a positive learning atmosphere in the Ironton High School Library through various methods;
  11. Establish a systemic procedure for inventory, fines, damage, etc.;
  12. Orient freshmen students to the Ironton High School Library each fall;
  13. Present and participate in Ironton High School Library related inservice and preservice of the faculty as requested;
  14. Recommend policies to the administration regarding media services;
  15. Perform other duties within the general scope of the position that may be requested;
  16. Encourage and accommodate utilization of the Ironton High School Library by students and staff.

 

 

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