Public Library Assistant Jobs in Fargo, ND (NOW HIRING)

Position Purpose:                         
The Instructional Resources Training and Support Specialist provides support and training for Instructional Resources Library Assistants (IRLAs) in their use of the integrated library software system. This position also manages the distribution of the district's shared instructional resources and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of this work:

• Receive and respond to routine phone and email requests related to library management system and interlibrary loan functionality.
• Assist library assistants, paras and teacher librarians with adding and deleting students and staff as needed from the library management system.
• Troubleshoot, train, and support library staff on library management system patron database and circulation.
• Coordinate with IT for processing, inventory, and repair records of audio-visual equipment in Filemaker Pro.
• Facilitate library support staff training sessions in conjunction with Library Program Coordinator and appropriate Help Desk staff.
• Receive in and send out requested materials, equipment, and supplies. Manage work orders and hauling requests.
• Manage renewals of all periodicals for the district and route professional periodicals to those who have requested this service.
• Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with supervisor, colleagues, principals, building librarians and teachers, vendors and delivery service personnel.
• Support Cataloger, Instructional Materials Resource Assistant, and Library Program Coordinator with special projects.
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum two year technical degree or related experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to managers, staff, and parents.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with the staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in libraries and basic knowledge of library operations.

Reports to:  Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator

Personal contact with students, staff, parents/guardians, faculty, and administrators is an essential part of the position and requires the ability to share information and must be sensitive to people and their needs. The position may handle confidential and private data.

Work involves differing situations and the ability to rapidly access and prioritize competing demands. It is important to identify the problem and resolve it promptly and tactfully.

Decision(s) Position Makes and Decision(s) Referred to Higher Authority:
The incumbent performs tasks under the direction of the Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator and responds to day-to-day needs, answer questions, and responds to emergent issues. The incumbent takes the initiative to ensure completion of all tasks and will adjust priorities to accommodate competing workload demands.  All employees must comply with department and institution procedures and policies, Fargo Public School policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and business and industry standards.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed indoors. 

Application Procedures:

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Letters of Reference.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please email humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination.  The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, (701) 446-1009.

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100