Lufkin Independent School District
Library Aide Job at Lufkin Independent School District in Lufkin
Lufkin Independent School District, Lufkin, TX, US, 75904
Position Type:
Campus Paraprofessionals/Library Media Assistant
Date Posted:
10/21/2025
Location:
122 BROOKHOLLOW ELEMENTARY Primary Purpose:
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system Ability to work well with children Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: One year experience working with children One year clerical experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Library Program Support
1. Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
2. Check books in and out. Collect and record fines.
3. Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
4. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
5. Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
6. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
Accounting and Inventory
7. Maintain library catalog.
8. Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing
slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
9. Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment.
Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
10. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
Clerical Support
11. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
12. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence
according to standard procedures.
Student Management
13. Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain
appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
Other
14. Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
15. Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
Customer Care Skills
16. Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff,
and other professionals at all times.
17. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable
messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
18. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice
inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
19. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
20. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and
external customers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals;
standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and
twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead
reaching; climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and
carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as
mold and dust
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress
Additional Job Information: Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants
who wish to be considered for this position. All applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants
will be interviewed.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that
may be required
FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.
LISD reserves the right to not fill positions if it is determined by the Superintendent to not be
in the best interest of the district.
Campus Paraprofessionals/Library Media Assistant
Date Posted:
10/21/2025
Location:
122 BROOKHOLLOW ELEMENTARY Primary Purpose:
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system Ability to work well with children Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: One year experience working with children One year clerical experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Library Program Support
1. Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
2. Check books in and out. Collect and record fines.
3. Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
4. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
5. Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
6. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
Accounting and Inventory
7. Maintain library catalog.
8. Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing
slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
9. Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment.
Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
10. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
Clerical Support
11. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
12. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence
according to standard procedures.
Student Management
13. Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain
appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
Other
14. Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
15. Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
Customer Care Skills
16. Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff,
and other professionals at all times.
17. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable
messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
18. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice
inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
19. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
20. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and
external customers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals;
standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and
twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead
reaching; climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and
carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as
mold and dust
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress
Additional Job Information: Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants
who wish to be considered for this position. All applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants
will be interviewed.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that
may be required
FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.
LISD reserves the right to not fill positions if it is determined by the Superintendent to not be
in the best interest of the district.