Position Description

Title:  Librarian

Date: July 2003

Division:  Student Ministries

Directly Reports To:  Building Principal

Unit/Department:  Xenos Christian Schools

Indirectly Reports To:  N/A

 

 

 

General Purpose ("Why does this position exist?"):

 

Assists students and teachers in using library materials.  Utilizes available technology to research and provide   resources for teachers.

 

 

 

 

Key Result Areas ("What is done, for what result?")

Percent of Time

Maintain card catalog system and track the circulation of library books.

 

45

Conduct Library time with students.  Includes reading to students, helping students locate books and other library resources.

 

30

Utilize available technology to locate resources for teachers and students. 

·         Search for resources on Internet

·         CD ROM Software -  Encarta, Comptons etc.

·         Laser disk system

25

 

 

 

 

Nature of Supervision Received (check one):

 

Routine work performed under immediate supervision with detailed instructions.  Activities required minimal decision making.

 

Primary routine work performed with supervision readily available.  Activities follow established, well-defined procedures, and basic decision are made within the scope of these procedures/guidelines.  Decisions outside the scope of the guidelines are referred to the supervisor.

ü

Work performed independently with supervision available.  Manages and prioritizes own workload; expected to make some non-routine decisions requiring judgment and interpretation.

 

Under direction as to assignments and general methods of execution, with periodic review of assignments.  Expected to make non-routine decisions requiring analysis and interpretation with limited guidance from supervisor.

 

Under general direction as to broad assignments.  Determines methods and delivers final results.

 

Within the broadest scope of the unit's objectives, determines and executes major programs.

 

 

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

 

·         High School Diploma

·         Experience working with children

 

 

 

 

Competencies ("What knowledge, skills, and motivations are critical to success in this position?")

 

·         Demonstrates Spiritual maturity

·         Initiates meeting the needs of the staff and students

·         Good administrative skills

·         Works well with children

·         Experience with Apple or IBM compatible Personal Computers desirable

 

 

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