Library/Makerspace Utility Aide

2023-2024 School Year

Anticipated/Pending Budget Approval

Job Details:

The Library/Makersapce Utility Aide assists other staff members and student patrons of the Library and Makerspace by utilizing technology to create a learning culture in which students can learn to persevere through problem-solving struggles, collaborate, and innovate to develop creative solutions to real world and curriculum-based problems. This position requires the employee to plan, organize, and execute maker-related programming and raise the profile of the new Makerspace as a resource for STEAM learning. This position also requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and as a team member.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in shelving library materials and helps maintain an orderly and patron-oriented collection.
• Teaches basic certification, safety, and training sessions covering all Makerspace equipment.
• Supports student patrons in the use of the library, particularly how to locate materials and services and how to use them.
• Assists in the planning and presenting of diverse and creative programs for students on a regular basis.
• Provides formal and informal Makerspace assistance for Staff and Patrons.
• Updates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Monitors and manages patron activities in the library and addresses patron behavior according to school and library policy
• Answers telephone and directs questions to appropriate staff members or departments, as appropriate.
• Works under the direction of the School Library Media Specialist who issues instructions regarding work assignments and who reviews work for compliance to instructions, department rules and procedures.
• Uses library automated systems for library transactions under Library Media Specialist's instruction
• Documents and maintains Makerspace inventory and service records.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess the mobility to work in the library and makerspace setting which includes the ability to stoop, stand, squat, stretch, climb, lift, carry, shelve and retrieve books and materials from shelves and storage locations generally not exceeding 40 pounds.