Library Services Coordinator - Vacancy ID: 155005

Note: It is a condition of employment that all employees be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as (1) one Johnson & Johnson or (2) two Moderna or Pfizer vaccine doses. Employees will not be eligible to receive an employee ("b") number until vaccine status has been verified by Health Services and Human Resources. Purpose of Position: Plan, develop, coordinate, implement and provide oversight to all functions of district-wide library media services. Ensure quality delivery of services, such as library policies, procedures, and professional learning to school-based Library Media Technology Specialists (LMTS). Provides leadership and expertise to support LMTSs in the district and facilitate the library collection acquisitions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.) Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Library and Tech Services to establish policies and goals for the operation of library/media technology centers throughout the district. Ensure the application of literacy standards through campus libraries. Establish procedures for the classification and cataloging of library materials according to accepted library practices. Plan and conduct regular planning and professional development for LMTSs. Establish procedures and provide staff with guidelines for the operation of school libraries. Consult regularly with library staff at all grade levels and provide ongoing assistance and support. Consult as necessary with principals and provide recommendations and assistance regarding issues with library resources and staff. Participate in selecting new librarians throughout the district in collaboration with the Human Resources and School-Based Leadership. Coordinate and compile district-wide reports Develop and manage the Library Media Services budget, making recommendations for expenditures that align with the district’s goals. Monitors the expenditures in all Common School Fund accounts and communicates these accounts’ status to building LMTSs. Provide oversight and guidance to LMTSs on campus budgets’ expenses to ensure funds are appropriately aligned with campus and district goals. Establishing relationships with vendors Establish working relationships with Wisconsin DPI School Library Media Education Consultant Participate in state library advisory committees and groups. Collaborate with curriculum and instruction team members on library resources that are able to be implemented within MMSD resources that will impact instructional practices. Facilitate collaboration among all content areas and departments regarding the delivery of service Actively seek partnerships, plan, and facilitate events that promote library resource services. Consults with publishing representatives to keep abreast of new materials and resources, discounts, and special offers, and communicates this information to the school library media teachers. Assists in determining vendors for library orders. Work collaboratively with other district department offices (Building Services, Accounting, Human Resources, Tech Services, etc.) to support library programming. Additional Qualities of Effective Coordinator Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and federal policies Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other required documents. Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectation, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork, and passion for a student-centered environment. Embrace diversity, inclusion, and serving our community and students as an ally, especially those that have been historically marginalized. Participate in ongoing training to further district goals, enhance personal and professional skills, maintain current knowledge regarding practices and research in assigned area(s); maintain expertise in the school district/public library administration, leadership, and service delivery.