Library Assistant - Douglas County School District : Job Details

Library Assistant

Responsible for providing assistance in the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including but not limited to: promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and library management system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations. Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff

Essential Environmental Demands:

• Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend and lift up to 40 lbs
• Frequent sitting & standing

Position Specific Information:

Responsibilities:

• Help plan and participate in special library/literacy events (district-wide events and school specific events)
• Assist and perform necessary record-keeping for all library resources, including a full inventory of all resources no less than every two years
• Assist in the training, scheduling, and management of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the library
• Perform other library related duties as assigned or requested
• Assist with the supervision, management, instruction, and activities in the Library Media Center
• Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.
• Organize and reshelve returned items
• Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons
• Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans)
• Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources
• Maintain and repair library materials
• Manage and catalog materials using resource management software (Destiny)
• Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library
• Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources
• Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintain a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks

Certifications:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

• Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• Attention to detail
• Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System)
• Collaborative team player
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Enjoys reading and willing to read
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students
• Observes all District policies and procedures
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Northeast Intermediate

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

17.5

FTE:

0.44

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

176 Work Days

(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$17.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$21.97 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$17.30 USD - $26.64 USD Hourly

(All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.)

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 5, 2025