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Position:
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Library Media
Specialist
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To Whom Responsible:
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Building Administrator
Assistant Superintendent of
Student Services
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For Whom/What
Responsible:
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The library media information
services of the school.
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Qualifications:
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Degree - Minimum of Bachelor's
degree in library media from an accredited
institution; Master's degree in library media
preferred.
Certificate - Missouri school
library media specialist for assigned grade
levels.
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Primary Responsibilities
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To plan for the print and
media-dependent components of a technologically-rich
library media program and to assist in the
supervision of the media center support staff,
student staff, and volunteers.
As the leader in building media services, the library
media specialist manages and administers the media
center, assists in the instructional process,
develops interpersonal relationships, and assumes
professional responsibility.
The characteristics are identified and described in
the "Performance Based Library Media Specialist
Evaluation."
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES
In the area of
Administration
,
Management
, and
Supervision
, the library media specialist shall:
1. Adopt a media
philosophy.
2. Formulate long- and
short-range goals and propose implementation and evaluation
to achieve them.
3. Utilize the district's
adopted selection policy to develop a collection of resources
that enhance teaching and learning.
4. Maintain open channels of
communication throughout the district and community.
5. Establish a public
relations program that will effectively inform both school
and community of library media program activities.
6. Maintain professional
resources for teachers, inform them about new materials, and
involve them in selection.
7. Foster an atmosphere which
encourages student and faculty usage.
8. Assist in the selection,
training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating of building
library media support personnel as well as student assistant
and volunteers.
9. Adopt an approved,
comprehensive and efficient system of cataloging and
classifying all resources.
10. Maintain accurate records of library
media center holdings including acquisition, circulation, and
maintenance.
11. Establish a plan for acquisition and
replacement of hardware and software.
12. Execute a maintenance program for
materials and equipment.
13. Organize the storage and handling of
all resources for convenience, availability, and effective
use.
14. Provide for the use, design, and
production of materials.
15. Assist teachers, students and staff in
the production of supplementary teaching and learning
materials.
16. Investigate and evaluate products,
services and equipment available for purchase or
lease/rental.
17. Maintain a collection of publishers
and vendor catalogs in the library media center.
18. Coordinate daily operation of building
library media center.
In the area of
Planning
,
Curriculum
, and
Reporting
, the library media specialist shall:
1. Prepare an annual budget
for the library media center and submit to proper
administration.
2. Participate in curriculum
planning by collaborating with classroom teachers to design,
implement, and evaluate instruction units.
3. Introduce and publicize
resources and prepare bibliographies.
4. Be informed and
knowledgeable about school philosophy, curriculum
instruction, and the total educational program.
5. Promote principles of
student confidentiality, students' rights to read, and
intellectual freedom.
6. Prepare annual state report
including an evaluation of the levels reached and
recommendations for development.
In the area of
Instruction
, the library media specialist shall:
1. Provide orientation to
staff and students through in-service programs.
2. Provide information
literacy skills instruction
3. Convey enthusiasm for books
and reading through specific activities and individual
guidance promoting the development of reading skills and
appreciation.
In the area of
Technolog
y
, the library media specialist shall:
1. Promote the use of
technology as an information resource.
2. Train students and teachers
in the effective use of technology.
3. Serve on building and
district-wide technology committees.
4. Instruct students to be
discerning, responsible, and ethical users of
information.
5. Apply appropriate
technologies to the management of library resources,
including annual inventory.
6. Maintain an up-to-date
audio-visual inventory.
In the area of
Professionalism
, the library media specialist shall:
1. Be informed about national
and state legislation affecting the school library media
program and apply this knowledge to library media center
operations.
2. Keep educationally and
professionally informed by participating in professional
organizations, course work, workshops, conferences, and by
the reading of professional literature.
3. Work to coordinate
resources and activities with area libraries.
4. Attend faculty meeting and
other appropriate staff meetings.
5. Demonstrates positive
interpersonal relationships with students, staff,
administrators, parents and patrons.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
A library media specialist is employed on a
197-day contract.
Compensation is prorated past 187 days according to the teacher
salary schedule as established annually by the Board of
Education.
Employee benefits are as provided for full time
employees.
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be
evaluated by the building administrator according to board
policies and the Warrensburg R-VI School District adopted model
of Performance Based Librarian Evaluation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Complete online application process at:
http://warrensburgr6.org
Warrensburg R-VI Schools
PO Box 638
Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
(660) 747-7823
The Warrensburg R-VI District is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate or deny services
on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, handicapping
condition, marital status, national origin, parental status,
race, religion, participation in constitutionally protected
activities, or veteran status.
Any questions regarding Title IX, Section 504, the Family
Medical Leave Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act
should be directed to an assistant superintendent of the
Warrensburg district at the above address and telephone number.
If special needs exist as addressed in the Americans with
Disabilities Act which require this publication in an
alternative format, the district may be contacted at the above
address.
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate these special
needs.