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Library Information Technology Specialist, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford, ME

Posted September 21, 2016

Job Description:

  • Empower all members of the school community to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information 
  • Model 21st-Century skills: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity
  • Instill a love of reading and learning
  • Provide equitable access to ideas and information in a variety of formats
  • Promote digital citizenship by facilitating the effective and responsible use of media and technology by students and staff 
  • Ensure that media and instructional technology programming are integral learning components, and are aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and district
  • Collaborate with school and district staff to design and implement units of instruction that incorporate information literacy and research skills

The 5 Roles of a Library Media Specialist:
LEADER

  • Participates in district, building, department and grade-level curriculum design by making use of his/her knowledge of available materials and technology integration
  • Promotes a love of reading and lifelong learning
  • Conducts teacher workshops/training about a variety of topics including technology integration and the access and use of library media resources
  • Educates the school community in the ethical and appropriate use of information 
  • Collaborates with other libraries and librarians to provide access to additional resources 
  • Keeps informed and informs staff of new developments in the field of library science

INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNER

  • Works cooperatively with teachers to plan and implement lessons and projects that make use of library media center resources
  • Collaboratively plans and co-teaches instructional units for teaching information literacy skills, the information search process, and use of information management tools
  • Informs staff and students of library media services available to support instruction and learning

INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

  • Collaborates with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons, and supports the teachers as they implement the lessons in their classrooms 
  • Models emerging technologies enthusiastically
  • Collaborates with IT staff to teach and promote digital citizenship to students and staff
  • Maintains an online presence (blog, website, etc) and provides access to online subscription databases, eBooks and digital materials which support the curriculum
  • Troubleshoots technical problems in the library with the support of the IT department to optimally maintain library technology
  • Provides direct support to classrooms teachers via coaching, modeling or team teaching for the utilization of technology tools and resources to enhance teaching and learning
  • Teaches safe, ethical and respectful use of technology and produces general literacy tools for the ethical use of intellectual property of all formats including copyright and plagiarism
  • Assists with technology training as part of collaborative school district staff development initiatives
  • Informs staff and students of informational resources to support instruction and learning 
  • Guides learners through the information literacy process of identifying, locating, interpreting, utilizing and communicating information (Big 6)
  • Assesses information literacy instruction through the use of the TRAILS online assessment
  • Promotes inquiry and the application of research skills to satisfy personal curiosity

BOOK SPECIALIST

  • Provides reference and readers’ advisory services to a diverse student and staff population
  • Provides book talks when requested 
  • Provide instruction in how to find and access resources in the physical library and online 
  • Helps with purchasing, organizing, and maintaining guided reading materials. 

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

  • Initiates, develops, and implements procedures for efficient operation and use of the library media center
  • Fosters a creative, flexible environment while providing access to the library media center
  • Develops, administers, and maintains the library collection through inventory, evaluation of materials, and selection of new resources 
  • Prepares and administers the library media budget
  • Assumes responsibility for long-range planning for the school’s library media services
  • Supervises and instructs support staff and volunteers 
  • Catalogs and classifies books and other materials in accordance to accepted library practices
  • Establishes shelving and storage arrangements for all types of materials
  • Creates a library atmosphere that stimulates intellectual curiosity and initiates new library activities
  • Provides 24-7 access of materials through databases, eBooks, and library management software
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • Current Maine Library Media Specialist Certification #071
  • Experience with automated circulation/cataloging systems, online information resources, Mac laptops, Window computers and iPads preferred
  • Experience as a library media specialist and/or classroom teacher desirable
  • Self-motivated, innovative collaborator
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required


Apply online:

https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=2714839

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