Library Media Specialist Jobs
A Library Media Specialist in school administration functions as a vital link to the information and resources for students, teachers, and administrative staff. They manage and organize the library's media collection, which includes books, digital resources, multimedia materials, and educational software. They also engage in planning, promoting, and implementing a range of educational programs, literacy initiatives, and instructional technology integration. They ensure the library environment stimulates learning, fosters a culture of reading, and uses technology to enhance instruction.
Library Media Specialists must possess a Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science. They should have earned a school library media certification or endorsement depending on the state requirements. Key skills include strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, adeptness at technology integration, and an understanding of educational content. Prior to becoming a Library Media Specialist, a person may have roles such as a Classroom Teacher, a School Librarian, or an Instructional Technology Coordinator.
Access and Student Services Law Librarian University of California Irvine
- Irvine, CA
- 6 hours ago
- Irvine, CA
- 6 hours ago
University of California Irvine Access and Student Services Law Librarian Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,781-$75,589. See Table Represented...
Under general direction of the principal, plans, organizes and administers the library media center program in assigned school; serves as consultant, teacher and resource specialist to students...
Anticipated Opening - Library Media Specialist 2025-26
- Accomac, VA
- 12 hours ago
- Accomac, VA
- 12 hours ago
Job Description Job Title: Library Media Specialist Contract Length: 192 days FLSA Status: Exempt Job Summary Position is responsible for providing all students with an environment containing a wide...
Permanent Substitute Intermediate School Library Media Specialist
- Library, PA
- 12 hours ago
- Library, PA
- 12 hours ago
The school library media specialist will exert strong curricular and instructional leadership in which information literacy and the use of technology are common threads across all subjects and grade...
Applications to be submitted by June 18, 2025 Compensation Grade: P23 Compensation Details: Minimum: $86,019.00 - Maximum: $86,019.00 Annually Department (OPH) CCH - Division of Family Health Job...
POSITION TITLE: Library Media Specialist FLSA: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification REPORTS TO: Building Principal LOCATION: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Foster an atmosphere that...
The University of California, Irvine School of Law Library seeks an entry-level, forward-thinking, user-oriented professional for the position of Access and Student Services Law Librarian. Under...
Position Type: Elementary and PreK-8 School Teaching (Licensed)/ Library/Media Specialist Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Garden Hills Academy Date Available: August 2025 District: Champaign...
Librarian I Employer Henrico County Public Schools Location Henrico, VA, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Henrico County Public Schools Location Henrico, VA, US Salary Competitive...
Library Media Specialist Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale Per HTA Contract Job Description The Hancock Central School District is seeking an Library Media Specialist....
The Forestdale School Community : The Forestdale School’s goal is to be a model of continuous growth. We want our students to show growth in the mandated state testing, MCAS, MCAS Alt, and ACCESS....
Library Media Specialist, Part time: T, W, F JobID: 855 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: Bethlehem Elementary School Date Available: 08/20/2025 Closing Date:...
Position Type: Certified- Support (Instructional)/School Librarian Date Posted: 3/17/2025 Location: Florence School District Three Additional Information: Show/Hide SCHOOL YEAR:...
Public School Additional Information: Show/Hide Norwood Public School seeks a School Library Media Specialist Must possess a Valid NJDOE library media specialist certification Position available...
Job Summary Job Summary Under immediate supervision, perform a variety of clerical functions involved with the selection, acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books,...
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Library Media Specialists offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Library Media Specialist position
- Instructional Leadership
- School Improvement
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Discipline
- Professional Learning Communities
- Outreach Marketing
- Student Management
- Student Services
- Classroom Instruction
- Project Based Learning
- Gifted and Talented Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Secondary Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Technology Integration
- Educational Technology
- Elementary Education
- Classroom Management
- Masters
- Keyboarding
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Grammar
- Staff Development
- File Management
- Masters In Education
- Media
- Liaison
- Educating
- Information Technology
- Public Relations
- Computer Programming
- Reading
- Closing
- Distribution
- Background Checks
- Decision Making
- Military Background
- Implementation
- Telephone Skills
- Teaching
- Events
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Flexibility
- Employee Development
- Filing
- Budgets
- Regulations
- English
- Critical Thinking
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Research Skills
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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