Head Librarian, St. Mark’s School, Southborough, MA
Posted February 25, 2016
St. Mark’s School seeks a forward-thinking, experienced librarian to serve as the next Head Librarian. The Head Librarian is the curricular leader in research and information literacy, partnering with faculty and students in the pursuit of teaching and learning goals. By cultivating and managing the teaching and learning resources of the library – its space and its physical, digital, human, and intellectual resources – the Head Librarian is integral leader in supporting the school’s intellectual, character, and leadership development learning outcomes.
This position requires an MLS from an ALA accredited institution (or foreign equivalent), a minimum of five years library experience (preferably in a boarding school), and excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Evening and weekend work consistent with life in a boarding school community is also expected. Experience with collection development for students in grades 9-12 and adults, supervising a library staff, and teaching information and digital literacy is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be a team player with a positive outlook who brings personal and professional energy to a community that holds high standards for citizenship and academic achievement.
No calls, please. Interested candidates should apply via this link. Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis with the goal of concluding the search by April 1, 2016.
St. Mark’s School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity in its many forms. This commitment is exemplified in numerous ways, such as our welcoming Chapel program, our Pathways programs for all new students, school representation at the People of Color Conference, a student-led Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and a faculty-led Community and Equity Committee. St. Mark’s School is a coed, private boarding high school of approximately 360 students with a strong, college preparatory curriculum located 22 miles west of Boston and 12 miles east of Worcester. The small size of the community, its ideal location, and its rigorous intellectual atmosphere make St. Mark’s a great place to live and work. The School offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package including retirement plan, paid vacations and medical insurance.