Elementary Library Assistant at McPherson Unified School Mcpherson, KS

Elementary Library Assistant job at McPherson Unified School. Mcpherson, KS. Roosevelt Elementary School is looking for a Library Assistant effective for the 2025/26 school year.

Primary Responsibilities (90% of position):

  • Teach Library Knowledge and Technology Skills: Deliver weekly instruction to K-5 students, focusing on library literacy, digital citizenship, and research skills.
  • Classroom Management: Manage student behavior and engagement during library lessons and activities using proactive strategies.
  • Floating Library Assistant Role: Provide flexible support to the librarian and school community through a wide range of technical, clerical, and instructional responsibilities.
  • Categorize and Classify Library Materials: Apply professional standards and local policies to ensure materials are accurately organized and accessible for student and staff use.

Library Operations and Cataloging Support

  • Communicate regularly and effectively with the building librarian.
  • Assist with acquisitions, including reviewing orders, managing budgets, processing invoices, and assessing building needs.
  • Assist in conducting inventory and library audits.
  • Follow established library standards such as Sears Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal Classification, and MARC21.
  • Perform original and copy cataloging across subjects and languages; adapt online records to fit local guidelines.
  • Enter data for new acquisitions into the library catalog and adjust cataloging practices for new material types.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve cataloging processes and establish best practices.
  • Organize backlogs, determine appropriate treatments for series/multipart works, and ensure accessible retrieval of materials.
  • Conduct book repair and participate in regular weeding of outdated or damaged materials.
  • Run and respond to library reports to ensure timely material tracking and student accountability.

Instructional and Collaborative Duties

  • Support small groups of students on targeted learning projects.
  • Collaborate with librarians and assistants across different school sites.
  • Recommend age-appropriate books to students and staff.
  • Prep materials for class and small group instruction.
  • Assist with student and staff access to library databases and research tools.
  • Checkout books and assist with circulation needs.
  • Suggest and help implement seasonal and thematic library decorations and bulletin boards.
  • Pull books to support classroom curriculum and special requests from staff.
  • Help facilitate the school book fair and library promotional events.
  • Serve on the school library committee and attend professional development, conferences, and continuing education.
  • Take notes at monthly staff meetings and relay key information to the librarian.

Additional Responsibilities (approx. 10% of position):

  • Duties as assigned, which may include general clerical support, additional classroom assistance, or school-wide projects.
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