Library Information Specialist, The Governor’s Academy, Byfield, MA

Posted March 3, 2017

Job Summary

This position’s primary responsibility is to connect the library and its resources to the broader Governor’s Academy community and to work with the Director of Library Services to implement the library’s mission within an exemplary program.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Establish the role of the Information Specialist within the Academy’s community as a teacher, a collaborator, a facilitator, and a partner in the enterprise of learning
• Integrate 21st Century Skills within the curriculum through collaboration with faculty
• Support the library’s mission as a Learning Commons by working collaboratively with Academic Technology, the Writing Center and the Learning Center
• Oversee the library’s marketing including both physical and digital promotional materials and the library’s social media presence
• Create new Libguides to support current library initiatives and promote relevant resources. Maintain and update the current Libguides that serve as the main library homepage.
• Conduct one-on-one bibliographic instruction with students writing the American History thesis paper, and provide reference service to students, faculty, and staff
• Assist with selection of library materials and resources that support diverse learners, encourage extracurricular reading, and cater to the needs of developing adolescents in a residential college preparatory school
• Promote library programming and work with library staff to create new initiatives
• Provide coverage for Circulation Desk, assist with annual inventory and cataloging, and complete other tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Skills Required for Position

• Teaching experience in a school library environment preferred
• Proficiency with online databases and digital resources
• Comfort with exploring and using Academic Technologies
• Passion for working with adolescents to foster intellectual and social development

Minimum Education Required

• MLS or equivalent required, preference to School Library Teachers
• Status This position will have faculty status which includes one season of coaching plus advising and weekend chaperone duties. Campus housing is not available.

To Apply

To apply for the Library Information Specialist position, please visit: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/index.php?/jobs&clientkey=B896C5A43EEDBCB98DBCE04586FFB4B0&jpt=

Statement of School Values: As an educational community, the Academy has an administration, a faculty, and a student body committed to learning. We pursue this commitment in a dynamic environment that fosters lifelong intellectual independence, responsibility, teamwork, service, and respect for others. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community that is physically and emotionally healthy. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, status as a veteran or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, or any other category protected under state or federal law.