id='p33280_1163'>Library Aide JobID: 33280
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
8/19/2026
Location:
Chapman Elementary School
Closing Date:
08/26/2026 @ 3pm
District:
Gibraltar School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
LIBRARY AIDE: Category E.1 , $16.19 starting probationary wage @ 5 hours a day. Student days only. Gibraltar Secretaries/Aides Association MEA/NEA. Applications should be submitted online only. Only External Candidates must pass the Clerical testing and typing test.
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB FUNCTION: Assist with library activities in a school environment; process and shelve library materials and assist students and staff in the access of library materials in a school library media center.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize and maintain the routine operation of a school library media center; receive, process, circulate and shelve print and non-print material.
- Input data to computerize catalog.
- Inspect books and periodicals for damage and perform repairs as necessary.
- Maintain routine records and files related to library activities, including circulation of books, moneys collected and lost materials; assist in inventory activities as required.
- Maintain the library in a clean and orderly condition; assist in maintaining the discipline of students.
- Operate standard office equipment and utilize materials for marking, mending or protecting library materials; assist in inventory activities as required.
- Assists in ordering supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability as needed.
- Assists in processing notices of missing, damaged or overdue library books and/or text books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
- Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files, bar-coding, shelving, producing required reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
- Maintains materials inventory and equipment for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
- Evaluates books, and/or periodicals, media for retention, recommending retirement of books, media and periodicals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular attendance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE:
- Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in a library.
- Basic record keeping techniques.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
- Assist with library activities.
- Process and shelve library materials.
- Learn the operation, policies, procedures and methods of an assigned school library.
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Communicate effectively with children and adults.
- Maintain routine records as assigned.
- File alphabetically and numerically with speed and accuracy.
- Utilize materials for marking, mending or protecting library materials.
- Operate standard office equipment as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing and reaching.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 lbs.