See if this helps. Not exactly a job description, but rather what the
duties would be if we were miracle workers.
Media Specialist
In this document, the term "Media Center" incorporates both the library
and computer lab. They are physically and philosophically integrated
into one learning environment.
Administrative
1. Recognizes the critical role of information literacy within the
overall curriculum.
* Develops short- and long-range goals for the Media program.
* Encourages the use of new technology and information resources
by all.
* Facilitates access to resources beyond the Media Center.
* Models ethical and responsible use of information by observing
all copyright guidelines.
* Keeps principal, staff and parents informed of Media Center
program goals, objectives and needs.
* Assists the school administration in interpreting the school
program and its objectives to the community.
2. Maintains a welcoming physical environment that allows for
intellectual growth and effective use of the resources.
* Plans and arranges Media Center facilities for maximum use.
* Encourages use of the Media Center by all, especially in terms
of helping all curricular areas fulfill Graduation Standards'
requirements.
* Maintains flexibility in scheduling. Mediates any scheduling
conflicts.
* Provides a relaxed yet business-like atmosphere in the Media
Center which is conducive to serious student use of the facility and
which encourages students to seek whatever assistance they may need.
* Supervises the arrangement of displays and exhibits likely to
interest Media Center users.
* Oversees all aspects of the daily operation of the Media Center
program.
* Handles concerns of others in a positive and professional
manner in order to protect the users' rights to privacy and
confidentiality.
3. Maintains the Media Center budget.
* Keeps an accurate record of all purchases.
* Assumes responsibility for getting all purchase orders to
District Procurement and following up on any back-orders or delivery
delays.
* Uses varied selection tools while preparing the Media Center
budget.
* Elicits input from staff AND students regarding purchases,
subscriptions.
* Makes sure that all purchases correlate with the curriculum or
are used for students' recreational activities.
4. Manages Media Center resources.
* Maintains accurate computer catalog and records.
* Organizes materials for maximum accessibility.
* Maintains the online system for circulation of materials.
* Completes annual inventory and reports on the collection status
to administration.
* Does original cataloging of new materials following OCLC
standards using MARC format.
* Oversees proper processing of new materials.
* Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collection.
* Trains and supervises all Media Center staff and volunteers in
the performance of their duties.
* Arranges for interlibrary loans of materials for both staff and
students.
* Coordinates the services of the school and public library.
* Maintains accurate records of the Media Center's holdings and
use and generates statistics as needed.
5. Promotes the use of the Media Center.
* Develops an aesthetically pleasing environment.
* Prepares collections of media for classroom use.
* Promotes use of the Media Center by preparing bibliographies.
* Organizes media so it is readily accessible.
* Bookmarks appropriate Web sites so students have a starting
point for research projects.
* Exercises a leadership role and serves as a catalyst in
ensuring the Media Center is central to the instructional program of the
school.
* Defines explicitly the limits of expected behavior.
* Enforces established behavior and discipline policies in a
consistent manner.
* Works to develop within each student a sense of
self-discipline.
6. Promotes literacy and the enjoyment of reading, viewing,
listening, and computer usage.
* Develops activities that promote reading, computer literacy.
* Provides appropriate reading and computer guidance to students.
* Demonstrates knowledge of literature and programs appropriate
for students.
* Collaborates with teachers regarding students' leisure reading
and online materials.
Learning and Teaching
1. Teaches library and computer information skills and promotes
information literacy.
* Provides orientation programs.
* Provides formal instruction in the use of the Media Center as
part of planned curricular assignments.
* Provides individual instruction on the use of the Media Center.
* Provides personalized training to staff and students on
beginning and advanced Web searching strategies.
* Promotes the use of the professional collection by soliciting
suggestions for purchase and by giving timely reminders regarding
materials appropriate for classroom use or professional growth.
* Provides staff with customized online literature searches and
interlibrary loans that assist them in attaining professional growth and
goals.
* Collaborates with teachers to teach information skills within
the curriculum.
* Collaborates with teachers to integrate information literacy
standards across the curriculum.
* Promotes enticing learning environment.
* Helps students develop habits of independent research.
* Collaborates with teachers to encourage students to become
information literate, independent in their learning, and socially
responsible in their use of information and technology.
* Instructs on Web page evaluation, ethical use of Internet
resources.
* Instructs on word processing, database preparation, proper
format of research papers.
2. Uses a variety of materials and activities to stimulate and
maximize learning to help students achieve educational and personal
goals.
* Uses activities that relate directly to the curricular lesson.
* Evaluates, acquires, provides, and promotes information
resources to meet the learning needs of all students.
* Uses materials and vocabulary appropriate to the target
audience.
* Actively involves students in the learning process.
* Integrates technology appropriately into the lesson.
* Participates in electronic networks and resource-sharing
systems that expand the Media Center's capacity to access information
globally.
3. Delivers instruction in a manner that facilitates and maximizes
learning.
* Uses varied activities during class period.
* Presents directions and instruction clearly and concisely.
* Models information skills' techniques and processes for all
learners.
* Stimulates pupil participation.
* Promotes higher level thinking skills.
* Students' needs are met for each assignment in the best
possible manner.
4. Provides support services and materials for teachers.
* Meets reasonable "rush" requests for assistance and materials.
* Identifies materials appropriate for the teachers' objectives.
* Collaborates with teachers to plan the use of Media Center
materials in instruction.
* Assists teachers in the use of technology.
* Provides consultation to teaching teams, departmental chairs
and grade level groups.
* Contributes to overall curriculum planning in the school
through participation on curriculum planning committees.
* Serves on building and district technology committees,
communicating with staff and administration on goals, projects,
technology needs.
* Serves on the building Web page committee, being responsible
for the Media Center's Web site.
* Participates actively in educational media organizations, and
attends meetings of other educational and professional groups.
"If Librarians ruled the world, Reading would be a Varsity sport."
Reggie Buresh, Librarian
Mahtomedi High School
8000 75th St. N.
Mahtomedi, MN 55115-1795
Voice: 651-407-2157
Fax: 651-407-2125
rburesh@mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
http://www.mhsmediacenter.homestead.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Lynette
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 10:53 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: SEC: GEN: Media Specialist job descriptions
What I need is from High Schools only!
I've checked the archives and found a Hit for the Media Aide's job
duties,
but only found Targets about what the high school media specialist does.
Not to drag you all though my mud, suffice it to say I have been asked
to
outline my daily job duties by an administrator.
If you have a list of things you do daily, weekly, etc. I'd appreciate
it.
I need this ASAP, maybe yesterday :-)
lm
Lynette (LYNN) Mitchell
Technology/Media Specialist
Crystal River High School
1205 NE 8th Ave.
Crystal River, FL 34428
PH: 352-795-4641 ext: 271
FAX: 352-795-4519
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