Valerie Lynn Dieter

Job Description Project

The following is the Chesterfield County Public School Job Description for the
Library Media Specialist. I found the description to be very thorough, but there
were a few changes I would like to make.

General Description:
 The library media specialist provides instructional leadership for the
teaching of information literacy skills, develops and maintains a media center
collection rich in both print and non-print materials, and manages the media
center as a flexible, multi-tasked learning environment.
 It is essential that the library media specialist collaborate with school
faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the
instructional curriculum.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of teaching and
learning.
 Knowledge of current practices in library media.
 Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students.
 Demonstrated ability to manage print, non-print and electronic collection of
curricular support materials and equipment.
 Demonstrated ability to prepare and monitor departmental budget.
 Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to others.
 Ability to collaborate with other instructional personnel.
 Ability to communicate instructional goals to others effectively, orally and in
writing.
 Demonstrated skills in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution,
interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Additions / Deletions that I would make:

 The original description states that the media specialist will develop a
program to support instructional curriculum. I would add that the LMS will
also develop goals, policies and procedures that aid in curriculum instruction.
 The LMS will also attend policy meetings, be involved in decision-making, and
promote the library program to the administration.
 The original states that the LMS should have knowledge of current practices
in library media. I would add that the LMS will continue to stay current on
these practices and implement them in the library media center.
 The LMS should initiate collaboration with other instructional personnel.
 The LMS should regularly promote the media center’s impact on student
learning.