LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                    CLASS DESCRIPTION

PERSONNEL COMMISSION                                                                               Class Code 2680

Unit D

LIBRARY AIDE

DEFINITION

Provides assistance to students and teachers in a school library media center and performs clerical and computer duties to support library functions.

TYPICAL DUTIES

       Assists in the overall school library functions by maintaining catalogs, lists, and records in the computerized library system: processing, circulating, and shelving books and various learning materials; stamping, labeling, mending, and cleaning library books and other learning resources; and performing regular inventories.

       Provides guidance and assistance to students in the selection of books and in using other library

            resources.

       Provides assistance to teachers in the instruction of information retrieving skills from the District’s

computerized library system.

       Presents educational information to students under the supervision of the librarian or a qualified

classroom teacher.

       Provides assistance to students in accessing information literacy and research materials aligned

            with units of study.

       Assist parents with accessing library services for students.

Assists in the supervision of students visiting the library media center and may supervise and

review the work of student helpers or service students.

       Assists in the selection and ordering of library materials.

Helps maintain an orderly and functional room environment conducive to learning.

May assists in coordinating events such as book fairs and planning activities that encourages and motivates students to read.

       Performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES

       A Library Aide provides library media services for students and teachers.

A Library Media Clerk performs specialized clerical duties in library media centers or administrative offices that require the application of library skills.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is received from classified supervisors or certificated administrators. Work direction may be received in a secondary school from a School Librarian. Supervision may be exercised over volunteers, student helpers, or service students.

CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

       Knowledge of:

            Filing and record-keeping procedures

            Library organization

District book ordering procedures

       Ability to:

            Learn to use a computer keyboard

            File and order resources in alphabetical and numerical order

            Keep accurate records

Communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty and administrators

            Develop positive, cooperative relationships with others

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

       Education:

Paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance are required to pass the District Proficiency Test and possess a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and one of the following:

            Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from a recognized college or university,

OR

            Possession of an associate or higher degree, from a recognized college or university

OR

            Receipt of a passing score on the Instructional Assistance Test.

Paraprofessionals hired on or before January 8, 2002, will have until June 30, 2006, to complete the above requirements.

       Experience:

Six months of clerical or library experience, including the Windows computer operating system is preferable.

SPECIAL NOTE

Employees will be required to obtain a certificate of completion from the Library Aide Certificate Program prior to completion of the probationary period.

This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill and/or abilities. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of the position at any time.

Revised

05-20-09

GK