Library Handbook - Frontier School Division

developing a plan in cooperation with administration to open the library to the
community.
3. Incorporate existing and new technology used in acquiring, circulating, locating and presenting
resources to students, staff and community members by:
applying the current library management system, including system back-ups for data,
maintaining basic computer and printer connections and troubleshooting for library
computer equipment.
supporting teachers and students with the use of computer software including the
Internet (where applicable), OPAC’s, CD-ROM, external databases etc. to locate
resource materials,
using software applications such as word processing programs, communication
programs, databases, HTML etc.
4. Maintain and circulate a library collection, consisting of books, journals, media (video, laser
disc, computer software, pictures, maps, charts) etc, by:
maintaining a current catalogue of resources, including vertical and picture files,
developing and implementing a circulation policy and circulation system for the library,
borrowing and returning materials from Library Services Department or other resource
centres,
plan for and select resources for the library by working with recommendations from
staff, developing consideration files for new materials from library journals and
arranging personal and teacher previews of library resources,
ordering and receiving materials, following established procedures, and working within
annual prescribed resource budgets
identifying the need for additional equipment, furnishings, or resources and developing
and submitting a budget for these items.
5. Performs related administrative support tasks such as:
conducting an annual inventory of library resources as outlined in the Library Services
Manual,
weeding material from the library collection on an on-going basis, working closely with
teachers where material is curriculum related and following established procedures,
develop yearly plan for library programs and submit annual report,
cleaning, maintaining and conducting annual inventory of audio-visual equipment.
6. Performs all other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by
the principal, vice-principal or Library Services staff.
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