Information Services & Systems Librarian, St. Marks School, Southborough, MA

Reports to: Director of the Library
Employment Category: Staff
Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-exempt
Schedule: M-F, 35-40 hours, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., one evening per week and occasional Saturday mornings.
Work Year: Aug-June (beginning-end of school year)
Benefits Eligible: Yes

JOB SUMMARY
St. Mark’s is a coeducational preparatory boarding and day school located on a 250 acre campus 25 miles west of Boston. The School prides itself on being intentionally small, while thinking big. Its’ 65 highly-motivated teachers lead 360 students, grades nine through twelve, through a
rigorous curriculum and a full program of co-curricular activities.

St. Mark’s School seeks an Information Services & Systems Librarian (ISSL) to work with students, faculty, and staff, while managing the library’s digital systems. The ISSL provides
leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in digital formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information and copyright.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Administer, update, and maintain the library’s primary systems and information portals, including the integrated library system, databases, and research guides.
• Catalog and process library materials, including physical and digital resources.
• Collaborate with the Information Technology team to manage and support hardware and software in the library.
• Maintain, promote, develop access to and monitor usage of electronic resources.
• Create, manage, and maintain educational tutorials and guides on library resource use, including: databases, resource guides, technology equipment, and more.
• Serve students, faculty, staff, and the greater St. Mark’s community at the Circulation and Research Services desk.
• Contribute to social media accounts including Twitter and Instagram.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• An MLS from an ALA accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) or MLS-in-process required.
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills
• Cataloging experience
• Self-starter that enjoys working independently
• Experience working with library technology, especially LibGuides
• Interest in and appreciation of adolescents
• Excellent customer service skills
• 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.

This position requires one evening per week and some weekend work. Shifts will be 7-8 hours/day and coordinated with the Library Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee will be required to:

• Sit at a desk or computer terminal for long periods of time
• Stand at a counter for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 25 pounds of library materials and office supplies from overhead and from the floor
• Push and pull library carts weighing between 60 and 80 pounds
• Read various sizes of print to sort and shelve materials and maintain cataloging records
• Travel around campus to meet library needs

Please send resume, cover letter and application to:
Lynda Kachanis, HR Manager
St. Mark’s School
P.O. Box 9105
Southborough, MA 01772-9105