Library Media Specialist - Elementary Job at Monadnock Regional School District

Overview

Start date 08/19/2025

Purpose: The Elementary Library Media Specialist is responsible for developing and managing a vibrant school library program that supports the district curriculum, fosters a love of reading, and promotes information literacy. The specialist collaborates with classroom teachers, administrators, and staff to ensure equitable access to high-quality resources in various formats and helps students become effective users and creators of ideas and information.

Supervisor: Principal

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid NH license as a Library Media Specialist (or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Library Science or School Library Media preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of children’s literature, current library technology tools, and information literacy standards.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge

• Instructional procedures and practices.
• Stages of child development/behavior.
• Program planning and development.
• Appropriate students learning activities.

Abilities

• Adapting to changing work priorities.
• Communicating with diverse groups and individuals.
• Understanding detailed information and data.
• Collaborating and working as part of a team.

Essential Functions

Library Program & Collection Management

• Develop, organize, and maintain a diverse and inclusive collection of print and digital materials that support the curriculum and student interests.
• Use data (circulation, reading levels, curriculum needs) to guide purchasing and weeding decisions.
• Maintain an inviting, organized, and accessible library space.

Instructional Collaboration & Support

• Partner with teachers to integrate library resources into classroom instruction.
• Teach lessons in library skills, digital literacy, research strategies, and ethical use of information.
• Support literacy development by promoting reading for pleasure and academic growth.

Information & Digital Literacy

• Instruct students in locating, evaluating, and using information effectively.
• Promote safe, responsible, and ethical use of technology and online resources.
• Guide students in using a variety of tools for creating and sharing content.

Technology Integration & Support

• Assist students and staff in using educational technologies, databases, and online resources.
• Collaborate with the school technology staff to support instructional technology initiatives.

Program Administration & Advocacy

• Develop and implement a library program aligned with district goals and state/national standards (e.g., AASL, ISTE).
• Manage library budget and resources responsibly.
• Advocate for the library as a hub for learning, creativity, and community.

Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment

The usual methods of performing the job of Library Media Specialist may require the following physical demands:

• Minimal amount(s) of: lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling.
• Moderate amount(s) of: fine finger dexterity, repetitive motion(s), walking, bending/squatting.
• Significant amount(s) of: mental attention/focus, speaking, listening.

MRSD is an EOE