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[Carole Perla An Wang MS <cperla@K12.UCS.UMASS.EDU>]

I want to thank all those people that sent me job descriptions.
Unfortunately I received some by snail mail and am not able to provide those
to the group.

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 #1

Here are our job descriptions for Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Library/Information Center (9-12)


Reference, Circulation, and Periodicals Assistant

* Assist students with research.
* Oversee magazine circulation for the high school and the professional
library, checking to see that subscriptions are current, that magazines are
coming regularly, and that they are routed as requested.
* Keep statistics on magazine check out.
* Scan magazines for articles for the News Notes.
* Know the collection well enough to make suggestions at purchasing time.
* Help enforce limits set by staff for students' behavior in the
Library/Information Center and stay both visible and available at the
entrance to the stacks.
  * Keep vertical file current by clipping and filing newspaper articles and
pamphlets.
* Create book displays on current topics.
* Repair books and spine labels.
* Be familiar with the electronic indexes, both use and routine maintenance.
* Show library science students proper shelving and shelf reading
techniques and check their work for accuracy.
* Help with inventory and make suggestions as to which books need
discarding.

Library Secretary

* Help enforce limits set by staff for students' behavior in the
Library/Information Center
* Enter new acquisitions on the computer and make any necessary changes.
* Assist in the library whenever necessary
* Take care of all correspondence for librarian.
* Type all units and tests for library science students.
* Close library whenever necessary.
* Shelve magazines.
* Type new book cards when needed.
* Prepare bulletin board displays
* Take care of basic maintenance of copy machine which includes adding
toner, ordering paper, keeping change in coin box, and keeping records for
money collected from the machine.
* Run inventory list on I B M
* Update on-line catalog.
* Discard books - take out of computer, etc.
* Discard magazines that are no longer needed in the collection.
*  Check books on cart  when students check them in so they can be shelved.
* Send a notice to students who have not returned reserve materials on time.
* Assist students in finding information.

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Harriette Arkin                        harkin@services.dese.state.mo.us
Librarian/Technology Coordinator       nvj000@mail.connect.more.net
Ladue Horton Watkins High School       voice: 314-993-6447 x 229
1201 South Warson Road                   fax: 314-994-1467
Ladue, Missouri 63124
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 #2

Media Technology Associate Job Description
Blue Earth Area Schools

Department:  Media Technology

Immediate Superivsor:  Media Technology Director

Job Qualifications:  High school education with additional education or
work experience preferred.  Ability to work effectively with students and
staff.  Interest in using library media materials and different technology.

Job Summary:  Supervise the day-to-day operation of the media centers,
supervise and assist students with projects and assignments using materials
and technology.  Assist staff with materials and equipment needs.

The job includes the following tasks:
*Process new materials  for computerized catalog and prepare them for
circulation

*Label and process new audio-visual equipment and check that everything
works properly

*Be responsible for distributing and operating audio-visual and other
technology equipment

*Inventory and distribute projections bulbs, video and audiotapes

*Order and process films and  videos

*Process and display newspapers and periodicals in the media centers

*Notify students of overdue materials each week

*Repair books and other materials

*Supervise and assist students in the media centers and with locating
appropriate materials

*Back-up circulation system each day

*Help with bulletin boards and displays in each media center

*Help maintain a current collection of pamphlets for the vertical file

*Handle requests for materials and information using inter-library loans

*Help with record keeping and other clerical duties for media technology
department

*Aid in audiovisual production
    *Handle off-air taping requests

*Process computerized math and reading cards for elementary teachers

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David Sparks                     dsparks@vax1.Mankato.msus.edu
Blue Earth Area Schools          (507) 526-3201
1125 Highway 169 N.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
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#3

My school district, the Clear Creek Independent School District, outside
Houston, Texas, has a rather outdated job description for our Library
Aides.  This became apparent when the new salary structure went into
effect, placing them on a lower pay grade than others with similar
duties.  The six intermediate school librarians (grades 6-8) in this
district have agreed that these are the basic duties of a library aide at
our level, and should be taken into consideration.  We are hoping to be
allowed to rewrite the job description.  I hope it helps you.

_Instructional_

+Train and supervise student aides in their daily activities.
+Train student aides in the use of the circulation computer.
+Train student aides in use of catalog computer.
+Train student aides in use of CD-ROM.
+Train student aides in shelving/locating books, magazines, vertical
        files, etc.
+Check student aides' shelves for correctness in shelving, and report
        findings to librarian. (Librarian takes into consideration as
        part of student grade.)
+Confer with librarian on each student aide's sttitude, ability to work
        with others, etc., (Librarian takes into consideration as part
        of conduct or citizenship grade)
+Work with general student population in use of computer catalog, CD-ROM,
        microfiche reader, and student copier.
+Work with general student population in locating materials in the
        library (books, magazines, mocrofiche, etc.)
+Assist and train parent volunteers.
+Other duties as assigned by the librarian.

_Clerical_

+Process new library books.
+Design and prepare bulletin board and/or other displays.
+Print and distribute overdue/fine notices.
+Print and distribute library cards as needed.
+Repair damaged books, replace computer labels, etc, as needed.
+Input information into library computer.
+Maintain computer student information files (new, withdrawn, address
        change, schedule change.)
+Maintain information files on lost materials with a view to returning
        payments to students materials are later found.
+Laminate materials for school personnel and PTSA.
+DEAL WITH the Xerox machine.
+Collect and maintain records of payment for fines and lost books - issue
        refunds as necessary; prepare monies for deposit.
+Record and report attendance each period.

This list is based on my aide and others listing everything they did over
a two day period.  Some things, obviously, do not occur every day, some
more than once each day.
Hope this helps you.

Marcy A. Porter              League City Intermediate School
Librarian                           2451 East Main Street
mpor@tenet.edu               League City, Texas 77573
Phone: 713 338-7026

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#4



SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 18 (GOLDEN)


JOB TITLE:Library Technician

JOB AREA:School Library - various schools, as assigned

JOB STATUS:Permanent Full-Time

HOURS OF WORK:7 hours per day, Monday to Friday

JOB SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the appropriate Administrative
Officer, and/or the assigned supervisor, a para-professional who performs a
variety of specialized library tasks.



JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1.Grade 12 or equivalent plus a Library Technician Certificate and
experience in all aspects of library technician work as outlined in the job
duties.

2.Must have working knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system and Sears subject
headings.

3.Experience in an school setting would be an asset.

4.Ability to use a computer to perform library tasks and procedures.

5.Must be a self-starter and be able to work effectively with minimal
supervision.

6.Able to work with and relate to children and professional staff.

7.Able to maintain the integrity and confidentiality needed to work in a
school setting.

8.Must have a working knowledge of the French language, if appropriate.

9.Audiovisual training or experience would be an asset.


JOB RELATIONSHIP:

1.Responsible to the Administrative Officer and/or the assigned supervisor.

2.General contact with Administrative Officers, professional and
para-professional staff and   students.

3.Will be required to upgrade skills and qualifications which will assist
in the performance of duties, as appropriate.

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JOB DUTIES:

1.Receive, catalogue and process a wide variety of resources using various
cataloguing programs, in both English and French, as appropriate.

2. Maintain collection on a day-to-day basis, i.e. carding, shelving,
mending, filing and general circulation procedures, etc.

3.Maintain the card catalogue, either in traditional or electronic format,
as appropriate.

4.Prepare and monitor overdue lists using a data base program.

5.Maintain library budget: prepare orders for resource and other materials;
maintain budget records using DB program;  follow district procedures for
receipt of goods, approval for payment and closure of purchase orders.

6.Assist with supervision of students in the school library resource centre
including book exchanges and noon-hour library duty, as required.

7.Prepare displays, gathetional or electronic format,
as appropriate.

4.Prepare and monitor overdue lists using a data base program.

5.Maintain library budget: prepare orders for resource and other
materiassistance
 services.

9.Maintain picture, pamphlet and vertical files.

10.Provide reference services to staff and students.

11.Direct and supervise parent volunteers, clerical and other support staff
and student assistants, as required.

12.Perform other related duties as required.



Ms. Chris Wilson
Library Technician/
Computer Resource Person
School District #18,
Golden, B.C.,
V0A 1H0.
Voice(604)344-6317
Fax(604)344-7382
chwilson@cln.etc.bc.ca



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Carole Perla                            cperla@k12.ucs.umass.edu
An Wang Math/Science Middle School      (508) 937-7682
365 West Meadow Road
Lowell, Massachusetts 01854