Interim Librarian, Belmont Day School, Belmont, MA

Posted February 3, 2016

Belmont Day School is a pre-kindergarten to eighth grade independent school founded in 1927 by a group of parents committed to providing children with an excellent academic foundation and many opportunities for creative expression. We value honesty, caring, joy, responsibility, respect and excellence.

Interim Librarian

August 29, 2016 – December 20, 2016 

The librarian is responsible for connecting students with excellent books, collaborating with faculty across all grade levels, and maintaining the library collection. This position reports to the Director of Technology and is a four-month assignment. 

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching fixed classes in grades pre-kindergarten through fourth grade as well as additional information literacy and academic technology instruction as needed
• Supporting information needs of eighth graders conducting independent Capstone research
• Collaborating with faculty to design, implement, and support curricular units
• Maintaining the library collection in Follett Destiny
• Instructing students and faculty in the use of information resources including subscription databases, Noodle Tools, the catalog, etc.
• Selecting, procuring, cataloging, and processing books that support the curriculum and student interests
• Working collaboratively with a group of active parent volunteers
• Actively managing birthday book program, and supporting other community learning events such as the parent-run book fair
• Participating fully in the demanding life of the school as well as assuming other duties as outlined in the faculty handbook

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• MLS or Master’s degree in Library Science and/or School Library Certification preferred
• School Library experience preferred
• Experience with Follett Destiny preferred
• Technology competency with experience in Google Apps for Education suite preferred

Competencies:

• Knowledge of children’s literature and experience matching children and faculty with books
• Strong teaching skills and ability to develop instructional materials
• Experience and interest in working with technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sense of humor, flexibility, energy, patience, creativity, and self-direction

Please apply to [email protected] with a cover letter specific to this position and resume.