Library Media Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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.

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Library Media Specialist - 2025-2026

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 hour ago

JOB DETAILS Job Class Description: MEDIA LIBRARIAN Class Code: 1060 Job Title: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST Supervisory Responsibilities: LIBRARY MEDIA CLERK Position Type: FULL-TIME FLSA Classification...

Elementary School Media Librarian JOB ID: 5267379

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 hours ago

Organization Information Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass region in central Kentucky, the FCPS school district is the second largest in the state, serving approximately 42,000 students with...

Library Media Specialist

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 4 hours ago

Jenkins Rd Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Vacancy ID 20252026 - 00080 Position Category Media Librarian Title Library Media Specialist Description Library Media Specialist Comments A valid KY certification...

Middle School Media Librarian JOB ID: 5261369

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 hours ago

Organization Information Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass region in central Kentucky, the FCPS school district is the second largest in the state, serving approximately 42,000 students with...

Media Librarian - 1060 - NMS

  • Radcliff, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Radcliff, KY
  • 1 day ago

CLASS TITLE: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST BASIC FUNCTION : To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to...

Leestown Middle School Media Librarian 1.0 FTE

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Media Librarian To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable...

Library Media Specialist

  • Brandenburg, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Brandenburg, KY
  • 5 days ago

Organization Website Organization Address 1155 Old Ekron Rd Brandenburg, KY 40108 Vacancy ID 20242025 - 11383 Position Category Media Librarian Title Library Media Specialist Description Meade County...

Media Librarian

  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 10 days ago

Organization Information Mercer County Schools, located in historic Harrodsburgthe first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountainsoffers a dynamic learning environment where...

High School Media Librarian

  • Stearns, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Stearns, KY
  • 15 days ago

Organization Information The mission of McCreary County School District, with the support of the community, is to provide all students with the individualized educational and social experiences...

JOB ID 36313 Librarian School Media

  • Louisville, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 21 days ago

The librarian is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration and staff to develop a library program that supports the curriculum; provides instructional leadership for the promotion...

Media/Librarian 1250

  • Covington, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Covington, KY
  • 21 days ago

Organization Details Organization Information The Covington Independent Public School system includes five elementary schools, a high school, a middle school, an early childhood center and two...

Librarian for Middle School

  • Nicholasville, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Nicholasville, KY
  • 22 days ago

Organization Information Located in the heart of central Kentucky, the Jessamine County School District currently serves more than 8000 students in preschool through 12th grade. With an average...

District Wide Library Media Specialist

  • Paris, KY
  • 28 days ago
  • Paris, KY
  • 28 days ago

Candidates should hold a valid Kentucky certification as a Library Media Specialist. Comments Monica BallardPrincipal, Paris Middle SchoolPhone: ... ......

Media Specialist (Librarian)

  • Harlan, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harlan, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Organization Information The Harlan County School District is located in rural Southeastern Kentucky. The community's economy has been based primarily on coal, but diversification for adventure...

Library Media Specialist

  • Lebanon, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lebanon, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Media Specialist Description Library Media Specialist at Marion County High School Comments The Marion County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Library Media Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Library Media Specialists in Kentucky offer the following education background
Master's Degree
42.8%
Bachelor's Degree
27.7%
High School or GED
10.0%
Doctorate Degree
8.2%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
Some High School
1.2%
Some College
0.8%



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