LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST RESUME EXAMPLE

Job Summary: 

• Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned
• Furnishes information on media center activities, facilities, rules, and services
• Explains and assists in the use of reference sources, such as periodical indexes and computerized search systems, to locate information
• Describes or demonstrates procedures for searching files and computerized search systems to teachers, other staff members, and students
• Searches files and shelves to locate information
• Receives and issues materials, electronics, computers, textbooks, etc., for circulation or for use in the media center
• Arranges frequently changing displays and exhibits likely to interest the students
• Maintains reference and circulation materials
• Uses evidence of practice, particularly in terms of learning outcomes, to support program goals and planning
• Answers correspondence on special reference subjects

Skills on Resume: 

• Information Management (Hard Skills)
• Reference Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Search Techniques (Hard Skills)
• Material Circulation (Hard Skills)
• Display Design (Soft Skills)
• Collection Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Program Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Student Engagement (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Selects, orders, catalogues, and classifies materials
• Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments likely to lead to extended student use of media center resources
• Creates an environment where collaboration and creative problem solving thrive and that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resource-based instructional practices, and collaboration with teaching staff
• Helps students develop habits of independent reference work and develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments
• Encourages the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning, providing 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community
• Collects and analyzes data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between the school library program and student achievement
• Plans and directs or carries out special projects involving media center promotion and outreach activity
• Instructs students in subject matter, using a variety of teaching strategies and materials
• Empowers students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information
• Supports student success by guiding them in reading for understanding, for exposure to diversity of viewpoints and genres, and for pleasure

Skills on Resume: 

• Material Cataloging (Hard Skills)
• Instructional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Learning Environment (Soft Skills)
• Reference Development (Hard Skills)
• Technology Integration (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Soft Skills)
• Student Instruction (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develops and maintains an environment conducive to learning and maintains discipline in the media center
• Evaluates, promotes, and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, and communicates with students and teachers
• Remains current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs
• Promotes ethical use of information
• Supervises in the halls and during assemblies and programs
• Fosters cooperative social behavior and collaboration among students
• Represents the school and the community in a positive manner
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Attends work regularly and on-time
• Complies with board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations

Skills on Resume: 

• Learning Environment (Soft Skills)
• Technology Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Professional Growth (Soft Skills)
• Ethical Guidance (Soft Skills)
• Student Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Social Cooperation (Soft Skills)
• Community Representation (Soft Skills)
• Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Plans, coordinates, implements and administers the School Media Center's educationalmedia and technology programs
• Directs and supervises the activities of media center supportstaff
• Provides instruction and training to faculty, staff, students and patrons in the use and appropriate application of automated learning resources materials, search tools, andequipment
• Maintains and updates written goals, objectives, policies, and procedures supporting both theeducational objectives of the School Board and Virginia Standards of Learning as they relatetd the media program
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and programs related toinformation access and the growth and acquisition of library collections
• Performs various records maintenance and recording tasks for each functional area, e.g., database maintenance, reference systems, inter-library loan program, and circulation desk
• Maintains library collections in various formats, e.g., books, reference systems, periodicals, serial publications, documents, audiovisual materials (tapes, microfilm, microfiche), databases
• Assists faculty, staff and students in locating and acquiring requested materials in both electronic and hard-copy formats
• Provides information to faculty, staff and students regardinglibrary activities, facilities, policies, procedures, and services
• Serves as a resource consultanton lesson planning and curriculum development
• Ensures a safe and orderly environment conducive to inquiry, research, study, and personaluse by students and staff

Skills on Resume: 

• Program Administration (Hard Skills)
• Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Resource Training (Hard Skills)
• Policy Development (Hard Skills)
• Records Management (Hard Skills)
• Collection Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Material Assistance (Soft Skills)
• Curriculum Support (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Teach the skills of information location, access, evaluation, media literacy, copyright, fair use and other initiatives identified by the Curriculum and Instruction department
• Actively promote reading and the development of good reading habits
• Maintains the school library’s print, non-print, and electronic collections
• Manages the circulation of curricular support materials and equipment
• Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments and providing instruction
• Supports the development of digital learning, participatory learning, inquiry learning, technology literacies, and information literacy
• Uses National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, School Libraries and the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities
• Performs collection development by selecting, ordering, and adding new items to replace and/or update school library resources

Skills on Resume: 

• Information Instruction (Hard Skills)
• Reading Promotion (Soft Skills)
• Collection Management (Hard Skills)
• Material Circulation (Hard Skills)
• Teacher Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Digital Learning (Hard Skills)
• Standards Planning (Hard Skills)
• Collection Development (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Introduces new instructional materials and technologies to the staff
• Supervises library assistants and volunteers in the school library
• Plans and directs special projects that support, supplement, and elevate the literacy experience through guidance and motivational reading initiatives
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of the school library budget
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs
• Provides support for staff and students' computing devices
• Generates reports related to the circulation of library materials and budgetary procedures
• Prepares reports as requested by building principal and/or district leadership

Skills on Resume: 

• Technology Introduction (Hard Skills)
• Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Literacy Initiatives (Soft Skills)
• Budget Planning (Hard Skills)
• Learning Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Device Support (Hard Skills)
• Circulation Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Administrative Reporting (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Work under the guidance of the building supervisor
• Facilitate and maintain the library media program, developing policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation and services
• Research, select, purchase, process and catalog new materials to ensure a current and balanced collection representing diverse points of view
• Monitor and work within the library budget established by the building administrator
• Order library supplies and check for the accuracy of shipments
• Keep the library media center organized, clean, neat and welcoming to visitors
• Provide supervision for students working in the library
• Provide reference and readers’ advisory services to all students
• Complete a regular inventory of the library collection, weed out obsolete and worn materials on an ongoing basis, and repair materials 

Skills on Resume: 

• Program Facilitation (Soft Skills)
• Material Selection (Hard Skills)
• Budget Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Supply Management (Hard Skills)
• Library Organization (Soft Skills)
• Student Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Reference Services (Hard Skills)
• Collection Inventory (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Facilitate the circulation of library materials
• Actively encourage reading and library use through such activities as storytelling, displays, reading promotions, and special events
• Work with the building principal or program administrator to develop a schedule for effective use of the library by groups and individuals
• Assist students in information literacy skills, research strategies, and the use of resources and equipment
• Prepare and disseminate overdue notices and collect replacement costs for lost/damaged items
• Participate in collaborative professional development opportunities
• Assist with the supervision of routine building activities, such as lunchroom or recess
• Works with parents, teachers, students and administrators to enhance learning
• Maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials and information

Skills on Resume: 

• Material Circulation (Hard Skills)
• Reading Promotion (Soft Skills)
• Schedule Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Information Literacy (Hard Skills)
• Notice Management (Hard Skills)
• Professional Development (Soft Skills)
• Activity Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Learning Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Works with students individually or in groups on projects and assignments based on direction from school administration and teachers
• Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies
• Recommends books and other materials appropriate to students' grade level, students' interests, and to support assigned projects
• Introduces students to quality literature, information literacy and research skills during scheduled class time in the library
• Supports classroom curriculum by supplying or recommending books and digital resources for teacher and student use
• Handles the distribution and collection of books, technology devices, and other materials
• Checks materials out to students and faculty using the Destiny Library Management application
• Shelves books and stores other materials after check-in

Skills on Resume: 

• Student Support (Soft Skills)
• Behavior Monitoring (Soft Skills)
• Material Recommendation (Soft Skills)
• Literature Instruction (Hard Skills)
• Curriculum Support (Soft Skills)
• Resource Distribution (Hard Skills)
• System Checkout (Hard Skills)
• Shelving Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Repairs damaged books and removes from the collection outdated and damaged books
• Handles the timely distribution of textbook materials to all faculty and the district textbook center
• Reconciles returned classroom inventory sheets and assists teachers with locating missing materials
• Analyzes and evaluates the library collection and materials by examining Destiny reports regarding collection age, content, and use
• Researches and recommends to the site leadership new books to purchase, supplies, furniture, and equipment necessary for the optimal functioning of the library
• Processes new books by adding to the Destiny database
• Prepares new materials with appropriate labels and barcodes before circulation
• Conducts annual physical inventory of all library materials including classroom technology devices and other equipment (e.g., instruments) tracked in Destiny

Skills on Resume: 

• Book Repair (Hard Skills)
• Textbook Distribution (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Reconciliation (Hard Skills)
• Collection Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Purchase Recommendation (Soft Skills)
• Database Processing (Hard Skills)
• Material Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Physical Inventory (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Conducts year-end inventory of all textbook materials on site
• Keeps records of overdue, lost, and damaged materials
• Determines appropriate fines, generates overdue and fine notices for parents
• Collects funds for fine payments following district accounting procedures
• Supports classroom technology by assisting teachers with the operation of equipment, basic problem troubleshooting, and posting/sharing related information
• Recruits and oversees volunteers to assist in the library
• Conducts book fairs and works with PTO on book fairs
• Organizes or assists with organizing school-wide events such as Read Across America Day
• Cultivates a positive and welcoming library
• Maintains physical and clean library space, including arranging tables for student activities, setting up space for teacher or student needs, and reorganizing space to accommodate library enrichment activities

Skills on Resume: 

• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
• Fine Processing (Hard Skills)
• Technology Support (Hard Skills)
• Volunteer Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Event Planning (Soft Skills)
• Library Culture (Soft Skills)
• Space Organization (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop a love of reading and support the classroom curriculum and programs through enriching activities, the creation of displays, book lists and book clubs, book fairs, the Diversity Reader Series, author visits and community events
• Develop and teach an information literacy and research curriculum in the High School
• Meet individually with all IB juniors to launch the Extended Essay and follow up on its completion
• Ensure that the information literacy and research curriculum complement the digital literacy and classroom curricula in grades 9-12
• Develop, implement, and teach an articulated information literacy and research curriculum in grades 9-12
• Meet regularly with grade-level teams and departments 
• Plan contextualized information literacy and research skills lessons
• Research best practices, including ISTE, ALA and AASL standards, in teaching information literacy and research skills

Skills on Resume: 

• Reading Promotion (Soft Skills)
• Information Curriculum (Hard Skills)
• Essay Guidance (Soft Skills)
• Curriculum Alignment (Hard Skills)
• Skill Instruction (Hard Skills)
• Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Lesson Planning (Hard Skills)
• Standards Research (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Assists teachers, students, and other personnel for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in the classroom and/or class assignments
• Collects textbooks, receipts and/or fines for lost or misplaced books
• Conducts classes in a variety of formats (e.g., storytelling, puppet plays, orientations, etc.) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of the library/media center
• Coordinates media requests of individual sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of audiovisual equipment for instructional use
• Determines the needs of the library/media center
• Orders appropriately for the purpose of coordinating with and facilitating classroom curriculum and programs
• Distributes library books, textbooks and media for the purpose of providing classroom and reference materials to students and staff
• Instructs students for the purpose of educating them on the proper use of the library resources including computers (i.e., classification system, card catalog, care of materials, internet, etc.)
• Inventories textbooks, equipment and materials in the library collection for the purpose of documenting losses and/or maintaining the availability of materials and books
• Maintains various inventories and records (i.e., library materials, textbooks, etc) for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information as it relates to library materials, textbooks, and media
• Processes orders (e.g., books, periodicals, films, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining libraryand textbook collection controls
• Promotes library use related to special holidays, seasonal activities, etc., for the purpose of motivating students to use the library resources
• Repairs books for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books
• Researches availability of materials and media for the purpose of selecting appropriate items

Skills on Resume: 

• Resource Identification (Hard Skills)
• Fine Collection (Hard Skills)
• Library Instruction (Soft Skills)
• Media Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Needs Assessment (Soft Skills)
• Order Processing (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Book Repair (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Teaches communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth
• Keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss the pupil's progress and interpret the school program
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems

Skills on Resume: 

• Subject Instruction (Hard Skills)
• Lesson Planning (Hard Skills)
• Individualized Teaching (Soft Skills)
• Behavior Management (Soft Skills)
• Student Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Record Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Parent Communication (Soft Skills)
• Needs Assessment (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids
• Maintains required inventory records
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program
• Participates in curriculum development programs
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsors pupil activities
• Complies with good safety practices
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies

Skills on Resume: 

• Learning Environment (Soft Skills)
• Professional Development (Soft Skills)
• Instructional Selection (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Control (Hard Skills)
• Student Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Test Administration (Hard Skills)
• Curriculum Participation (Soft Skills)
• Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Assists teachers, students, and other personnel for the purpose of researching materials for use in the classroom and/or to enhance class assignments
• Catalog books using computerized cataloging programs (e.g., order books, receive books, stamp books, laminate dust covers, attach library tape, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining inventory controls and/or preparing books/materials for check out from the library collection
• Conducts activities (e.g., Read Across America, book fairs, contests, etc.) for the purpose of promoting literacy through the use of library/media resources
• Encourages the use of library resources (e.g., accelerated reader program, creative story presentations, contests, displays, decorations, Read Across America, book fairs, etc.) for the purpose of promoting literacy
• Inventories books, audio-visual equipment, and materials housed in the library (e.g., documenting losses, discarding books that are damaged or out of date, etc.), and/or maintaining the availability of materials
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g., class schedules, books read, collection development, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of library facilities and/or providing an up-to-date reference source
• Maintains the library in a neat and orderly fashion for the purpose of ensuring an environment conducive to learning
• Monitors student behavior while in the library for the purpose of creating an effective working and learning environment
• Orients students (e.g., classification system, care of materials, library skills, Internet lessons, learning about authors, etc.) for the purpose of educating them on the proper use of the library resources
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance of media and in-library computer equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition
• Processes documents and/or materials (e.g., notices, library materials orders, circulating materials, check-in/out books, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the library/media collection
• Repairs/Replaces books, materials, and audio-visual equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books, library materials and equipment
• Responds to inquiries (e.g., parents, students, teachers, staff, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction 

Skills on Resume: 

• Material Research (Hard Skills)
• Book Cataloging (Hard Skills)
• Literacy Promotion (Soft Skills)
• Resource Encouragement (Soft Skills)
• Collection Inventory (Hard Skills)
• Record Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Library Organization (Soft Skills)
• Student Monitoring (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Uses knowledge of content standards when collaborating with classroom teachers to integrate information literacy skills into the classroom curriculum
• Uses evidence-based instructional strategies to integrate current curricular, technology/media standards across the curriculum
• Advocates for a student-centered approach to learning that emanates from individual student interest and abilities
• Maintains current knowledge of literature and informational technology
• Expands student and teacher knowledge and skills for accessing information from diverse sources required by the worldwide economy
• Supports and encourages the integration of technology/media into the curriculum as a tool to improve student learning and motivation
• Understands the academic, personal and social characteristics of the students and relates that understanding to program goals
• Uses technology/media effectively and creatively to support teacher and student learning
• Provides access, ensures equity and embraces diversity to support the learning of the entire school

Skills on Resume: 

• Curriculum Integration (Hard Skills)
• Instructional Strategies (Hard Skills)
• Student Advocacy (Soft Skills)
• Literature Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Information Access (Hard Skills)
• Technology Integration (Hard Skills)
• Student Understanding (Soft Skills)
• Equity Support (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Maintains and promotes professional ethics and ethical information behavior
• Promotes the school program through outreach and development of advocates (parents, community members)
• Engages in reflective practice to improve learning throughout the school
• Collaborates with building staff and building administrator to establish goals and priorities for instructional resource purchases that support the curricular needs of the school
• Collaborates with the building principal in the administration of the media center budget
• Builds instruction upon previously learned skills
• Provides instruction to foster literacy and stimulate interest in accessing, evaluating, and applying information and ideas
• Initiates collaboration with other teachers to design learning
• Collaborates in planning lessons/units that make use of media center resources

Skills on Resume: 

• Ethical Practice (Soft Skills)
• Program Outreach (Soft Skills)
• Reflective Improvement (Soft Skills)
• Resource Planning (Hard Skills)
• Budget Collaboration (Hard Skills)
• Scaffolding (Hard Skills)
• Literacy Instruction (Hard Skills)
• Lesson Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develops a method to evaluate the media center’s goals
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new resources to support student learning and supplement the instructional programs
• Prepares for assigned classes and can show evidence of such preparation
• Demonstrates commitment to learn and applying new instructional and technology skills as related to the assignment
• Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning the media program, ensuring integration with school programs
• Attends and participates in building and district professional development
• Supports building and district initiatives
• Upholds and enforces school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Develops processes and routines within the media center that support student-centered learning and opportunities for flexible learning spaces - independent, small group and large group
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Skills on Resume: 

• Goal Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Resource Selection (Hard Skills)
• Class Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Development (Soft Skills)
• Program Planning (Soft Skills)
• Professional Participation (Soft Skills)
• Initiative Support (Soft Skills)
• Safety Precautions (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information
• Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information
• Instill a love of learning in all students and ensure equitable access to information
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design and implement units of instruction, assess student learning
• Align the School Library Program (SLP) with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school/school district
• Contribute to the work of the district library team
• Curate an up-to-date print and online collection that supports the curriculum and the instructional goals of the district
• Evaluate, use and promote existing and emerging instructional technologies
• Maintain the library website and use social media strategically to engage community members
• Ensure that the library adapts and evolves to remain a vital part of the school and a welcoming place for all community members
• Demonstrate caring and concern for all students by establishing a culture of high expectations for learning and behavior

Skills on Resume: 

• Information Use (Hard Skills)
• Student Empowerment (Soft Skills)
• Learning Motivation (Soft Skills)
• Instruction Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Program Alignment (Hard Skills)
• Collection Curation (Hard Skills)
• Technology Promotion (Hard Skills)
• Community Engagement (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Implement a variety of instructional strategies and learning materials based on students’ diverse needs, and integrate technology to increase learning
• Assess student understanding of learning objectives with student self-assessments, frequent formative measures, and periodic summative measures
• Integrate social-emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching into the classroom and foster a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning community
• Partner with families to support students' academic, social, and behavioral progress
• Make positive contributions to the larger school community
• Implement Individual Education Programs and 504 Accommodation Plans, participate in team meetings, and collaborate with special education and support staff members
• Fulfill professional responsibilities by communicating effectively, using good judgment, meeting deadlines, and engaging in professional development
• Reflecting on performance and making positive changes to improve student learning, being receptive to feedback, and completing assigned duties
• Assume other responsibilities assigned by the building principal in accordance with collective bargaining provisions

Skills on Resume: 

• Instructional Strategies (Hard Skills)
• Student Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Inclusive Teaching (Soft Skills)
• Family Partnership (Soft Skills)
• Community Contribution (Soft Skills)
• Support Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Professional Conduct (Soft Skills)
• Performance Reflection (Soft Skills)