Library Aide
Job Description
Job Title: Library Aide
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal/Librarian
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Date Revised: 8/3/2020
Primary Purpose:
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
Required to be TEA Aide Certified at least at a Level I or II.
Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with students
Experience:
One year of experience working with children
One year of clerical experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Library Program Support
- Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
- Checkbooks in and out. Collect and record fines.
- Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
- Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
- Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
- May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
Accounting and Inventory
- Maintain library catalog.
- Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
- Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
Clerical Support
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
- Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
Student Management
- Supervise and monitor students and assist librarians and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
Other
- Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
- Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and students aides.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress
2025-07-07
