Library Assistant

Maine School Administrative District #33 is seeking a full-time Library Assistant to work with the support of the district Library Media Specialist to keep the library open during the student day.

Responsibilities and Skills

• Plans, initiates and carries to completion, clerical, secretarial and administrative activities related to the operation of the school's library
• Maintains student library use records and accounts including overdue notices and the collection of fines
• Shelves books and other library materials
• Maintains library materials inventory
• Receives and processes new library materials
• Supervises students in the library
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public
• Skill in operating computers and other library related technologies
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing including clear, polite telephone communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Destiny Library Software

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• Maine Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) is required
• Prior experience working with children is desirable

Hourly wages and benefits will be based on experience as a library technician and/or an educational technician and will be aligned to the Educational Technician I scale in the support staff bargaining agreement.

Start Date:  August 19, 2024

All interested in house candidates should submit a letter of intent to the Superintendent of Schools by the end of business on Friday, May 3, 2024.  All other interested candidates should go to https://bit.ly/45wEZmK    Candidates can also call 207-543-7334 for more information.

Due Date:  Until a suitable candidate is found.