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OGDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PK-5 Library Associate in Ogden, Iowa
Ogden CSD PK-5 Library Associate
LOCATION: PK-5 School Building
REPORTS TO: Principal/Librarian
POSITION SUMMARY: The Library Associate ensures smooth and efficient operation of the library and sets daily priorities based on knowledge of the overall function of the library and performs work as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATION - EXPERIENCE - KNOWLEDGE:
- Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation
- Previous relevant experience in elementary library setting
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet monthly with the school librarian to review the library program
- Coordinates the school media program with the district and community organizations
- Plans, initiates and carries to completion organizational and secretarial activities related to the operation of the schools library
- Maintains student library usage records and accounts including overdue notices and the collection of fines
- Shelves books and other library materials
- Maintains library materials inventory as directed by the teacher librarian
- Receives and processes new library materials
- Works with teachers in locating library materials that will enhance the curriculum
- Assists students locate and check out library materials
- Supervises students assigned to scheduled check out times
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Has polite communication skills and a can-do attitude
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Destiny and other computer programs essential to the position