Library Aide

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.