Description
To develop, maintain, and assure dynamic use of the depository of books, magazines, films, filmstrips, and other media to assist pupils in attaining their educational and personal objectives and the purposes of the school system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Solicit recommendations from teachers and other professional personnel with respect to books, magazines, etc. that should be obtained
Order, procure, and otherwise obtain within budget limitations those media needed in the library
Maintain a system for utilizing and circulating all materials deposited in the library
Process, acquisition, and otherwise prepare all materials deposited for the use according to the system maintained
Study the purposes of the school, objectives of the various areas of instruction, and obtain media of maximum utility for achieving these
Work with and advise teachers of materials that may be useful and helpful in particular areas of instruction
Work with and advise pupils on selecting materials that may be useful and helpful in particular area of interest or study
Revise collections of materials to assure that all items are kept up-to-date
Maintain accurate records of all materials received, discarded, lost, or otherwise withdrawn from use
Provide for repairing, mending, and otherwise enhancing the use of materials deposited in the library
Provide suitable activities that would increase the usage of materials stored in the library
Provide instruction to pupils and groups of pupils that would assist them in developing the ability to use the library
Keep accurate circulation records to assess the usage of all materials deposited in the library
Supervise all pupils who are using the library at a particular time to assure an atmosphere of serious inquiry
Keep, as neatly as possible, the library physically attractive and conducive to study
Provide for annual inventory of all materials deposited in the library
Prepare bibliographies of materials as may be needed
Distribute to teachers and other personnel as required such catalogues and listing of materials as may be helpful and useful to them
Attend all professional meetings, as practicable, and as would further the effectiveness of the media program
Submit promptly all reports as may be required by the principal of the school, the media-center supervisor, or the State Department of education