Job OverviewThe Assistant Director of Library Media Services will plan, develop, coordinate, implement and provide oversight to all functions of district-wide library media services. The incumbent will form a strong collaboration with Curriculum and Instruction to ensure that library resources and services support the delivery of the District curriculum. Ensure quality delivery of services, including: digital resources, library program policies and procedures, staff development, teacher center makerspace, professional library and partnership initiatives.
Position DescriptionEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLibrary Programs- Develop and facilitate professional learning for Library Media Specialist on the effective implementation of a school libraries aligned with the Texas School Library Standards
- Develop and implement practices and procedures for the efficient and effective operation of the Library/Media Services (LMS) program to provide availability and effective use of resources
- Supervise maintenance of required accessing, processing, inventory procedures, and record keeping for campus Library/Media Center (LMC) holdings
- Guide campus and district level personnel on district, state and national program standards and work toward the attainment and maintenance of those standards
- Facilitate the acquisition of basic collections of books and AV media, and assure that the collections are totally processed and ready for use when the building is occupied
- Participate in developing policies dealing with collection development, media selection, and review processes for reconsideration of media
- Collect and analyze data to periodically evaluate the school library media program for continuous improvement against measurable goals and communicate program results with direct supervisor
Administrative Support- Manage the Library Media Service budget as well as the allocation and use of campus library budgets
- Recommend sources and types of media and equipment. Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the implementation of the District's digital resources
- Coordinate activities with Purchasing Department to determine best bids for books, media and equipment
- Plan with appropriate personnel to assure adequate and functional facilities, furniture and equipment for new library media centers
- Effectively manage a large school division library/media services unit and to train and supervise others
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional and clerical staff and with the general public
- Keep current on hardware and software changes as they apply to library technology
Instruction- Collaborates with Curriculum and Instruction to ensure campus libraries have the facilities, resources and materials needed to support campus instruction
- Facilitate utilization of the Standards and Guidelines for Texas to engage in regular assessment of each School Library Program and make recommendations to ensure a continuous cycle of improvement.
- Coordinate, develop, and implement an information and technology literacy skills curriculum integrated with subject area curriculum through partnerships with curriculum staff
- Facilitate the development of school libraries that support literacy development and inquiry.
- Establish and implement a long-range professional learning plan for school librarians and teachers that promotes the mission of Texas School Libraries.
- Collaborate with Curriculum and Instruction to develop digital literacy curriculum, tools, and to provide teacher training to support the development of digital literacy in all students
- Collaborate with Academic Affairs to ensure integration of district curriculum with library resources
Supervisory Responsibilities- Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of assigned staff
- Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources
- Conduct performance appraisals of assigned staff
- Post, screen, interview, create qualified pool of Librarian candidates for campus principals
Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Master's degree in Library Information Science or Information Science
- Valid Texas Librarian Certification
- Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification Preferred
- Minimum of 5 years as a Librarian
- Minimum of 2 years in an oversight or supervisory capacity
- Maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school administrators, School Board, associates, and the general public
- Effective leadership practices
- Organizational and management strategies as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs
- Thorough knowledge of the Texas Education Code and ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
- Ability to use computer technology in administrative and educational settings
- Excellent organizational ability
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, problem-solving and consensus-building expertise, and excellent human relations skills
- Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
- Knowledge of Information Literacy Standards and District curriculum
- Methods, materials, and techniques employed in the administration of a staff development program
- Knowledge of research methods and sources of information related to library media services
- Integration of technology into the curriculum
- Library programming and instruction and effective teaching practice
Physical Requirements/Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.