Library Specialist

Library Specialist JobID: 2749 Position Type: Support Staff/Library Technician Date Posted: 6/15/2026 Location: Crittenden Middle School Date Available: 08/12/2026 Closing Date: 06/29/2026; 4:00pm Additional Information: Show/Hide Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week Start date: 8/12/2026 Position Description Under the direction of the Principal, perform a variety of library duties involved in the circulation maintenance, processing, and distribution of books and instructional materials at an assigned elementary or middle school site; assist students and teachers in the selection, location, and use of library materials and equipment Compensation: Salary Range: $30.66 - $41.11 (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $39.14) *Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule Qualifications Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent included or supplemented by two years of college-level course work and knowledge of or experience with library procedures. Distinguishing Characteristics: The Library Specialist classification is assigned to an elementary or middle school library. Specialists perform a variety of library duties involved in the circulation, maintenance, processing, and distribution of books and instructional materials Representative Duties & Responsibilities • Perform a variety of library duties involved in the circulation, maintenance, processing, and distribution of physical and digital books and instructional materials at an assigned elementary or middle school site; maintain the library collection in a neat, organized, and orderly condition. • Circulate physical and digital library books and instructional materials as assigned; check materials in and out to students and staff using an assigned computerized system; sort and shelve new and returned books. Repairs and mends books as needed; purge, dispose of, or surplus obsolete/damaged books, equipment, and materials as needed and in accordance with District policies and procedures. • Assist students and staff in the selection, location, and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information to students and staff; explain library practices and procedures; assist students in researching instructional materials for classroom use. • Process and receive library books and materials; prepare and catalog books and materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare barcode and identification labels; affix identification and labels to materials; input related information into the assigned computer system. • Promote library use through orientations, book talks, displays, and reading activities • Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum and encourage student engagement with reading. • Input, scan, and update student circulation and various other data and information in an assigned computer system; utilize computers to extract and verify data and information; establish and maintain automated records and files; initiate queries and generate computerized reports. • Monitor inventory levels, research and order books, and other library supplies • Monitor inventory levels of instructional curriculum • Compile information and prepare and maintain a variety of records, lists, reports, and files related to library books, equipment, instructional materials, circulation, students, and assigned activities. • Train student library assistants and parent volunteers as appropriate • Communicate with students, staff, faculty, and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve library issues or concerns. • Collaborate with the principal and office staff to manage the library budget and coordinate the purchase of books and library supplies; collaborate with the site PTA as appropriate • Operate a variety of office and library equipment, including a copier, laminator, computer, scanner, and assigned software. • Assist in monitoring and maintaining acceptable student behavior…