Job Goal: To assist the Library Media Specialist or Technology staff in operating an effective library-media center at a Somerville public elementary school.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work as a member of the library and school based team
• Good people skills
• Good organizational skills
• Effective student management skills
• Excellent technology skills
• One year of post high school education preferred
• Prior library experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Managing the Circulation database
• Assisting students with the use of laptops and computers
• Maintaining organization of print and non-print materials and resources
• Maintaining a positive customer service attitude in the library-media center
• Preparing materials for circulation
• Maintaining adequate records regarding use of materials and resources
• Processing purchase orders and receiving new materials and resources
• Maintaining an accurate inventory
• Maintaining technology equipment
• Attending any training as specified by Administration
• Assisting the Library Media Specialist and Building Principal as directed All other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:

Part Time (15-18 hours per week)

School Year Schedule

Position: Reports to: Building Principal and the K-12 Supervisor of Library/Media

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.d