Resource Center Specialist

Clerical Test Required at Time of Application

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

OVERVIEW:

To organize and maintain the daily operation of the media center to ensure appropriateness and availability of resources; to guide and direct students and teachers in media center use; and to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of media center services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent; library and technology coursework and/or equivalent experience preferred
• Average proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery; good math aptitude
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc) and Destiny, Synergy and OBARS
• Knowledge of and experience in library procedures to include Dewey Decimal System, computerized Library Management System and Internet searching skills
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and audio visual equipment; ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to troubleshoot computers, peripherals and equipment to determine needed repair
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, take initiative and work independently, and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, teachers and district personnel, etc

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize, process and maintain resource materials to ensure appropriateness and availability for student and teacher use; schedule and monitor use of media center
• Perform data entry concerning books and other resource materials in computerized management system
• Perform circulation tasks (i.e. checking books and resource materials in/out, textbook inventory, issuing debt notices, etc)
• Provide guidance and direction to students and teachers in the utilization and selection of media center resources
• Assist students with using the computer for research by demonstrating research strategies and research tools
• Maintain and monitor budget expenditures according to district policies and procedures to ensure availability of resources and proper use of funds
• Order and receive library and media resources and equipment appropriate to school’s needs
• Maintain and repair resource materials and troubleshoot media and computer equipment; submit work orders when needed
• Conduct computerized inventory of library collection and resource center materials and equipment to ensure accurate recordkeeping and documentation of lost and/or damaged materials
• Coordinate and manage district interlibrary loan process
• Prepare and process written materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. correspondence, late notices, overdue lists, etc)
• Prepare reports relative to the operation of the media center to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. circulation and patron statistics, etc)
• Provide an environment that is conducive to learning (i.e. orderliness, displays, bulletin boards, etc)
• Oversee and assign tasks to additional support staff, student helpers and/or volunteers
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

SUPERVISION

Site Administrator

Clerical test administered on line:  Once you submit your application, a link to our on-line test will be emailed to you. Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)

Clerical Test required for this position: Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if clerical test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.