SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under the general supervision of the media specialist,
the media assistant, a member of the media center team,
provides students and staff with information about and
instructional assistance in the use of current research
technology, Internet, on-line services, CD-ROM, and traditional
library materials and manages the school-wide library
media computerized patron and material records systems.
The media assistant performs the daily routine operations
of the media center; is knowledgeable of instructional
audio-visual equipment, and participates in a wide variety
of school media center activities. Media assistants may
give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers
and help in the orientation and training of new media
assistants. Work involves performing media center duties
and requires considerable technical skill, the ability
to learn independently, when necessary, new software in
the media center hubs, and the ability to communicate
this knowledge to students and staff. Employees in the
class are required to learn media center procedures, to
be detail-oriented, and to assume responsibility for the
routine operations of the media center.
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Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety
of computer research tools including the Internet, on-line
resources, and CD-ROMs. Ability to adapt to new technologies.
Ability to become proficient with computer applications
(word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation
programs, e-mail, and on-line ordering) and the ability
to impart this knowledge to students and staff effectively.
Ability to operate and provide problem-solving for a variety
of computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment
or the ability to acquire such skills. Knowledge of library
media center procedures, methods, terminology, routines
and techniques. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple
tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions. Ability
to assist staff and students in locating appropriate materials.
Knowledge of off-air recording and copyright guidelines.
Excellent human relations and communication skills. Completion
of the MCPS typing test at the required score, proficiency
with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, and
familiarity with Internet search strategies.
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| Completion of 30 semester hours of college course work
and/or one year of experience working with children
in instructional situations. Experience in using computer
applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, e-mail, and Internet. Experience working
or volunteering in a library environment preferred.
Other combinations of applicable education, training,
and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities,
and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position
may be considered. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment,
and other equipment and or objects weighing 25-30 lbs.
Physical demands include stooping, bending, and standing
for extended periods of time. Position requires occasional
operation of keyboard devices for extended periods of
time. |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) None |
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Assists students in use of print, nonprint, and equipment
resources in library media center. Performs bibliographic
searches and prepares special collections of appropriate
materials. Provides follow-up reinforcement to media
specialist’s instruction and support to individual
students and groups of students in information retrieval
techniques. May assist in instruction for using information
technologies. May be asked to provide input on short
and long range plans for keeping the resources collection
and network technology current and assists in evaluating
new software for appropriateness and ease of use.
Uses library software system to upload/download data,
to circulate materials and equipment, to maintain circulation
files, to inventory the collection and to reconcile
discrepancies, to print reports, including usage, fines,
and overdues as needed, and to enter bibliographic data
into MCPS online unified holdings catalog
Assists media specialist in explaining proper media
center procedures and proper behavior within the center.
Supervises routine activities in the media center when
the media specialist is not present. Supervises students
in the media center.
Prepares requisitions for materials and supplies and
orders materials using the online Materials Management
System. Receives, inspects, and verifies invoices of
materials upon delivery and provides for proper inventory
records and distribution of those materials. May maintain
accounting records for media center accounts, including
warehouse and vendor orders. Orders periodicals and
warehouse supplies online. Processes new materials,
inspects, mends, and shelves materials, prepares materials
for the bindery; maintains clipping, pamphlet, and other
special files.
Sorts mail and vendor catalogs, maintains periodical
accession records and claims, prepares routine correspondence,
prepares media center announcements, gathers data for
and helps produce periodic reports, coordinates and
fills requests from other media centers, coordinates
interlibrary loan requests. Creates and maintains various
databases. Coordinates and tracks Video Library utilization.
May assist in television production activities. May
provide assistance to students and staff in the preparation
of multimedia and graphic presentations such as audio/video
tapes, slides, charts, and transparencies. May set up
and operate instructional equipment systems for classroom
activities or special assemblies to include audio/video
recorders, monitors, projectors, PA systems, cameras,
etc. May record off-air television productions and maintain
log for copyright verification.
May maintain an inventory of and documentation for
computer software, software licenses, computer-related
equipment, and audiovisual equipment.
May maintain equipment such as copiers, laminators,
portable barcode readers, Scantrons, and diecutters.
May assist with staff in-service training.
Participates in planning and organizing project exhibits,
book fairs, and other displays in the media center.
Performs related work as required. |
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