Library aide

Job Goal :

The Library / Makersapce Utility Aide assists other staff members and student patrons of the Library and Makerspace by utilizing technology to create a learning culture in which students can learn to persevere through problem-solving struggles, collaborate, and innovate to develop creative solutions to real world and curriculum-based problems.

This position requires the employee to plan, organize, and execute maker-related programming and raise the profile of the new Makerspace as a resource for STEAM learning.

This position also requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and as a team member.

This is a part time position that follows the school year calendar.

Hours are as follows :

Tuesday (8 : 00 AM-4 : 00 PM

Thursday 8 : 00 AM -4 : 00 PM

Responsibilities :

• Works under the direction of the School Library Media Specialist who issues instructions regarding work assignments and who reviews work for compliance to instructions, department rules and procedures.
• Assists in the planning and presenting of diverse and creative programs for students on a regular basis.
• Documents and maintains Makerspace inventory and service records.
• Provides formal and informal Makerspace assistance for Staff and Patrons.
• Updates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Answers telephone and directs questions to appropriate staff members or departments, as appropriate.
• Uses library automated systems for library transactions under Library Media Specialist's instruction
• Assists in shelving library materials and helps maintain an orderly and patron-oriented collection.
• Supports student patrons in the use of the library, particularly how to locate materials and services and how to use them.
• Monitors and manages patron activities in the library and addresses patron behavior according to school and library policy

Qualifications : Ability to work as a member of the library and school based teamGood people and organizational skillsEffective student management skillsExcellent technology skillsOne year of post high school education preferredPrior library experience preferred

Last updated : 2024-07-02