1. Library Practice Assistant
NMMS Library Media Center

2. Welcome
We are so glad that you are here. In order to maintain a Library Media Center, it takes a great deal of time and effort. In order for our patrons to find what they need quickly, promote community service projects, run 2 book fairs, and make the environment a place where people like to gather, it needs to be organized. Your assistance will make a difference. You will also learn how to put books away correctly, repair and maintain the collection, perform basic duties at the front desk, and assist students and staff when needed. Be sure to stop at the MS office when you arrive, sign in, and get a name tag. Sign out when you leave too. We look forward to working with you. Please be sure to follow the checklist so that your orientation can be completed.

3. Books On The Shelf Check Drop Boxes for Returned Books and Magazines
Put Non Fiction (NF) Away By The Dewey Decimal System
Put Fiction (FIC) Away By Alpha
Put Magazines (Mags) In The Display Or In Archives
Put Textbooks Away In The Book Room
There are special sections such as:
Reference Collections Picture Books
Picture Books Graphic Novel Chicken Soup
Spanish Comic Style

4. Assist Staff and Students
Students may ask for help with locating a
book, using our catalog, and finding sections in our Library such as
REF.
Students may need help with research on their computers, how to print, and or how to use an application. They may bring a PC or Chrome for repair and need a ticket filled out.
You may need to help them navigate the sign in/out procedure.
Staff may need to ask questions regarding an upcoming event, leave a PC or Chrome for repair and need a ticket filled out.
Staff may also need to leave a message for the Librarian. Be precise.

5. “Hello, MS Library, Library Aide Speaking”
Front Desk Duties
Answer the Phone
“Hello, MS Library, Library Aide Speaking”
Answer Questions
Confirm that a student has a pass to the Library
Check In/Out Books
Quick Repair

6. Book and Periodical Processing
Remove Sales Slips, Flyers, and Cards (mags)
Stamp
Barcode
Lexile (books)
Cover if Needed (books)
Give to Librarian for Cataloging
Plastic Cover, Put up in Mag Stand, and Archive Old (mags)
Spine Label (books)

7. Book Maintenance
Minor repair at the front desk-taping a spine or edge.
Put books into repair mode if needing major repair.
Recover
Glue page and or binding.

8. Cleaning The Library Shelf Order Dusting Straightening Furniture
Straighten the Magazine Rack and Computer Area
Fill Printers With Paper
Change Displayed Books

9. Errands and Special Tasks
Deliver computers, lamination, and or books to teachers and office staff.
Be sure to check that your name tag is visible.
When entering a classroom, be sure to enter quietly and wait for the teacher to address you. Never interrupt a lecture session.
Be polite and helpful. You are a representative of the MS Library.
You may be asked to do the following:
Make Copies
Prepare Class Pckts
Put Up Bulletin Board
Hang Signs in the Library and Hallways
Assist With Setting Up Sound Systems
Library Promotions
Assist With Set Up, Be a Part of the Student Crew, and Take Down the Book Fair
Help With the Annual Giving Tree and Food Drive Community Service Projects
Assist With Any Upcoming Events Such As Pentagames, Presenters, and Any Other Special Events That Come Up

10. We Conclude Our Presentation
Again, we are glad you are here!