Library Circulation Assistant Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Works under the direction of the principal and media specialist. Performs the daily routine operations of the media center including checking materials in and out, sending out overdue notices, shelving materials, preparation of instructional materials, monitoring student traffic, and checking student sign-in and passes. Works directly with individual students or in small groups to reinforce skills initially introduced by the library media specialist. Uses and troubleshoots technology and computerized information in a variety of settings.

Essential duties/responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the organizational system of the media center is maintained by correctly and independently returning materials (both book and non-book) to the correct location and in proper shelf order.
• Assisting teachers and students in researching, selecting, and locating appropriate print and non-print media for use in lessons and assignments. Assisting with developing and printing out bibliographic lists as needed.
• Supporting teachers and students in the proper use of online databases and other digital resources.
• Promoting the proper operation, handling, and care of library media center equipment.
• Assisting in training and supervising student or parent volunteers in the daily operation of the library media center.
• Working with small groups of students to discuss and/or reinforce instructional outcomes and library media skills.
• Assisting in maintaining and updating online bibliographic records. Locating and correcting errors in the PAC under the direction of the library media specialist.
• Assisting in conducting automated collection inventory and in generating related statistical reports.
• Assisting in preparation of forms, notices, letters and other correspondence.
• Managing the circulation desk.
• Running and maintaining statistical reports on usage.
• Acting as a key team member in arranging and designing the library media center displays/learning centers and related use of space.
• Assisting in facilitating reading incentive programs.
• Working with the media specialist to maintain the physical appearance of the media center as a clean, orderly, and attractive environment.
• Running, preparing and distributing overdue notices routinely and maintaining related obligation lists/records.
• Participating in workshops and in-service training when appropriate.
• Performing circulation activities (receiving and processing new materials, check-in, check-out, and shelving materials).
• Performing other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum qualifications to perform this job successfully include:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Other: To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required.

Experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics include:

• Aptitude for reference work, ability to use core reference materials (print and non-print), and a basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System.
• Ability to assess needed tasks, take initiative to complete them, and work well independently.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment in dealing with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, and the general public.
• An interest in and an affinity for direct work with young people.
• Love of literature and books (desired).
• Ability to develop proficiency (with training and instruction) in the use of online library management systems.
• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).